Which of the Following Is Correct

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is correct?

• A)The Bureau of Labor Statistics uses data collected from those applying for unemployment insurance to compute the unemployment rate.
• B)The labor force includes all adults who are able to work.
• C)Unpaid homemakers are counted as "employed" by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
• D)People working part time are counted as "employed" by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Definitions:

Ileus

A temporary cessation of bowel motility, leading to obstruction symptoms without a physical blockage in the intestines.

Peristalsis

The involuntary constriction and relaxation of the muscles in the intestine or another canal, creating wave-like movements that push contents forward.

Anemia

A condition in which there is a deficiency of red cells or of hemoglobin in the blood, leading to fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath.

Hemoglobin and Hematocrit

Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells carrying oxygen, whereas hematocrit is the ratio of the volume of red cells to the total volume of blood.