The Bureau of Labor Statistics Reported in 2005 That There

question 314

Multiple Choice

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in 2005 that there were 53.23 million people over age 25 who had at least a bachelor's degree, 40.59 million of whom were employed and 0.98 million of whom were unemployed. What were the labor-force participation rate and the unemployment rate for this group?

• A) 76.3% and 1.8%
• B) 76.3% and 2.4%
• C) 78.1% and 1.8%
• D) 78.1% and 2.4%

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Definitions:

Myogenic Mechanism

A feedback mechanism in which blood vessels respond to changes in blood pressure to maintain steady blood flow.

Afferent Arteriole

A small blood vessel that carries blood toward the glomeruli of the kidney as part of the filtration process.

Tubular Secretion

Movement of materials, by means of active transport, from the blood into the filtrate of a nephron.

Active Transport

Carrier-mediated process that requires ATP and can move substances against a concentration gradient.