In childhood, bones are built at a faster rate than the rate at which they break down. However, after age 30, the process begins to reverse; bones lose minerals and break down faster than they are built. Some aging people, with especially low bone density, are at risk for:

a. osteoclorosis.
b. osteoporosis.
c. ossification.
d. None of these choices.


b

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Many states apply a higher fighting words standard to law enforcement officers because they are expected to exercise a higher degree of restraint than the average citizen.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Officer James Duffy was serving a warrant to Jeff Duke for possession of a banned gun. When Officer Duffy arrived at Jeff's residence, Jeff was shocked. Jeff had never been in trouble a day in his life. Officer Duffy explained to Jeff that he needs to search his home, and he could call headquarters if he had a problem. When Officer Duffy talked with his sergeant at the end of his shift, they looked more closely at the warrant and noted that the warrant was actually for the previous tenants. In this situation, the police department should be protected from legal action by the:  a. exclusionary rule.b. good faith exception.c. Carrole doctrine.d. warrantless entry exception. e. honor code exclusion.

What will be an ideal response?

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In Florida v. Bostick, the court concluded that evidence seized during bus sweeps was admissible in court:

A) ?provided that probable cause was first established. B) ?because the passengers in a bus fall under the same expectations as those in any motor vehicle, as established in Maryland v. Wilson. C) because a bus may be considered a public place where no expectations of privacy exist. D) ?provided that consent was given by the person whose belongings were searched. E) ?once the passengers had purchased their tickets.

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What statement is false with regard to family conflict?

a. Intra-family conflict is a rare experience in many American families. b. A child's perception of his or her parents' marital happiness was a significant pre-dictor of delinquency. c. There seems to be little difference between the behavior of children who witness intra-family violence and those who are its victims. d. Children in high-conflict homes are worse off than their peers in low-conflict and intact families.

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