Academic Credentials Are Important Because

question 15

Multiple Choice

Academic credentials are important because

• A)they are a sign of an individual's social status.
• B)they are considered cultural capital.
• C)they are indicative of a person's position in the social hierarchy.
• D)they are a way of maintaining the socio-economic equilibrium.

---

Definitions:

Glandular Tissue

Specialized tissue composed of glands that produce and secrete substances like hormones or milk.

Progesterone

A hormone produced by the ovaries which acts to prepare the uterus for the implantation of a fertilized egg.

Postmenopausal

The period in a woman's life following menopause, marked by the end of menstrual cycles.

Fibrocystic Breast

A condition characterized by noncancerous changes in the breast tissue that can lead to lumpiness, tenderness, and discomfort.