Which of the Following Statements Best Describes a Comparison of the Health

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes a comparison of the health care systems in Canada and the United States (U.S.) 40 years ago?

• A) The U.S. relied on government programs; Canada relied on private insurance.
• B) Canada had universal health care; the U.S. relied on charity.
• C) No significant difference existed between the two systems.
• D) Both Canada and the U.S. had publicly financed health insurance.

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Definitions:

Perception

The process by which individuals organize and interpret their sensory impressions in order to give meaning to their environment.

Pain

An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage.

Taste Buds

Nests of taste receptor cells.

Taste Receptor Cells

Specialized cells located on the taste buds that detect and respond to chemical substances, enabling the sense of taste.