Barb Is a Narrative Researcher Interested in the Experiences of First

question 21

Multiple Choice

Barb is a narrative researcher interested in the experiences of first generation college students in rural Appalachia. Of the following, who might be the best person to serve as an individual to learn about the problem?

• A) Maxine, a university guidance counselor working with first generation students
• B) Joseph, a high school teacher who teaches advanced students in rural Appalachia
• C) Sam, a first generation university student from rural Appalachia with Junior standing
• D) Rogers, the father of a first generation university student from rural Appalachia

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Definitions:

Goiter

An enlargement of the thyroid gland, which can cause a visible swelling in the neck.

Iodine Deficiency

A lack of the mineral iodine in the body, leading to insufficient production of thyroid hormones, which can cause various health problems including goiter and cognitive impairments.

Thyroid Gland

An endocrine gland in the neck that produces hormones regulating the body's metabolic rate, heart function, digestive function, muscle control, brain development, and bone maintenance.

Bruit

A sound, usually abnormal, heard during auscultation that arises from turbulent blood flow, often indicating vascular disease like arterial blockages.