In the Aging Process, Physiological Functioning of Organs Decreases, but It

question 48

Multiple Choice

In the aging process, physiological functioning of organs decreases, but it may be years before this decline in organ function becomes noticeable. This is referred to as

• A) compression of morbidity.
• B) homeostasis.
• C) reserve capacity.
• D) subclinical deficiency.

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