Each of the Following Is True About Fatal Injuries Except

question 26

Multiple Choice

Each of the following is true about fatal injuries except:

• A)more deaths are caused by fatal injuries than by disease or congenital defects.
• B)fatal injuries are the leading cause of death for children in the U.S.
• C)the primary cause of fatal injury is drowning.
• D)nearly a third of injury-related deaths occur during the first year of life.

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Cursive

A style of handwriting where the letters are connected in a flowing manner, intended for faster writing.

Automatic Processing

Cognitive functions that are performed without conscious awareness or effort, often as a result of learning and practice.

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A component of sensory memory that retains an exact copy of what we hear for a brief period, usually up to several seconds.

Reading Speed

The rate at which a person can read text, often measured in words per minute (wpm), which can be influenced by the reader's skill, the complexity of the text, and the purpose of reading.