Which of the following statements about race and ethnicity is/are true? Select all that apply
a. Ethnicity refers to a person's cultural use of the indigenous healthcare system.
b. A person can have several aspects of a racial culture or be multicultural.
c. Ethnicity refers to groups whose members share a common and social heritage that is transmitted to the next generation.
d. Race primarily reflects biology and refers to grouping of people based on biological similarities.
C, D
Race refers to the grouping of individuals who share similar biological characteristics, such as blood type, skin color, and so forth. A person can be biracial; however, multicultural describes groups rather than individuals. Ethnicity refers to groups whose members share a common and social heritage that is transmitted to the next generation.
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