One Method Some Companies Are Using to Control Health Care

question 58

Multiple Choice

One method some companies are using to control health care costs is to ________.

• A) charge obese people a higher percentage of health care premiums
• B) decline to provide health coverage for older workers
• C) fire employees who refuse to quit smoking
• D) hire only candidates with a low body mass index

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Definitions:

Lysosomes

Lysosomes are membrane-bound organelles that contain enzymes used for digesting macromolecules, old cell parts, and foreign invaders.

Lysosomes

Organelles in cells containing enzymes that break down waste materials and cellular debris.

Intracellular Support

Structural elements within a cell that maintain its shape, offer mechanical support, and facilitate movement, encompassing components like the cytoskeleton.

Nonfunctional Organelles

Nonfunctional organelles are components within a cell that are no longer able to carry out their intended function, often leading to cellular dysfunction or programmed cell death (apoptosis).