Asbestos Is a Material That Was Once Used Extensively in Construction

question 7

Multiple Choice

Asbestos is a material that was once used extensively in construction. One risk from working in a building that contains asbestos is the development of asbestosis caused by the inhalation of asbestos fibers. Cells will phagocytize asbestos but are not able to degrade it. As a result, asbestos fibers accumulate in ________.

• A) mitochondria
• B) ribosomes
• C) peroxisomes
• D) lysosomes

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Employer's Payroll Taxes

Taxes that employers are responsible for paying on behalf of their employees, including Social Security, Medicare, and unemployment taxes.

Payroll Register

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The total amount of money paid by an employer to its employees before deductions such as taxes, retirement contributions, and health insurance.

Federal Unemployment Tax Rate

A tax rate set by the federal government to fund unemployment compensation payments to workers who have lost their jobs.