Texas Spending on a Per Capita Basis Is

question 10

Multiple Choice

Texas spending on a per capita basis is

• A) about even with the national average.
• B) much higher than the national average.
• C) much lower than the national average.
• D) among the highest, particularly in education.
• E) second only to that of New York State.

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Definitions:

Pons

A part of the brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus, playing a crucial role in sleep and dreaming.

Choroid Plexus

Specialized tissue in the ventricles of the brain that produces cerebrospinal fluid, playing a key role in protecting and nourishing the brain and spinal cord.

Cerebrospinal Fluid

A clear, colorless body fluid found in the brain and spinal cord, acting as a cushion and delivering nutrients to the central nervous system while removing waste.

Cerebral Aqueduct

A narrow channel in the brain that connects the third and fourth ventricles, allowing cerebrospinal fluid to flow between them.