Bea Is 70 Years Old and Works Part-Time at a Discount

question 33

Multiple Choice

Bea is 70 years old and works part-time at a discount store. She keeps herself busy by engaging in various activities she enjoyed during middle adulthood. She volunteers occasionally at a local food bank and enjoys the company of her family and the members of her bridge club. According to the _____ theory of aging, Bea is aging successfully.

• A) activity
• B) Kübler-Ross
• C) disengagement
• D) wear-and-tear

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Definitions:

Epithelial Tissue

Epithelial tissue is a layer of cells that forms the outer covering of the body and the lining of internal organs and structures, serving protective, absorptive, and secretory functions.

Bacterial Invasion

The process by which bacteria enter, colonize, and multiply within a host organism.

Glandular

Relating to or affecting glands, especially those that secrete hormones or other substances.

Tubules

Small tubes within the body, especially in organs like the kidneys, where they perform specific functions like filtration and secretion.