States of Being That Are Expressly Prohibited from Suffering Discrimination

question 76

Multiple Choice

States of being that are expressly prohibited from suffering discrimination are called _____.

• A) vulnerable groups
• B) endangered sections
• C) protected classes
• D) ethnic majorities

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Definitions:

Deep Laceration

A severe cut or tear in the skin or flesh that is often deeper than it is wide, requiring professional medical attention.

Ototoxicity

The property of being toxic to the ear, specifically the cochlea or auditory nerve and sometimes the vestibular system, leading to hearing loss or imbalance.

Tympanic Membrane

The thin layer of tissue that separates the outer ear from the middle ear, commonly referred to as the eardrum.

Cerumen

The scientific term for earwax, a substance produced in the ear canal that protects and lubricates the ears.