There Is a Global Trend Toward an Aging Population

question 51

Multiple Choice

There is a global trend toward an aging population.It is the start of what the Japanese are calling the ______ Century.

• A)Lost
• B)Last
• C)Silver
• D)Gold
• E)Aging

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Definitions:

WBCs

White Blood Cells, components of the blood involved in protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.

Aplastic Anemia

A blood disorder characterized by the bone marrow's failure to produce enough new blood cells, leading to fatigue and higher risk of infections.

Hemolytic Anemia

A condition where red blood cells are destroyed faster than they can be made.

Pernicious Anemia

A form of anemia caused by the body's inability to absorb vitamin B12, often due to a lack of intrinsic factor.