One Reason for the Increased Incidence of Cancer with Aging

question 132

Multiple Choice

One reason for the increased incidence of cancer with aging is a decrease in ________.

• A) urine output
• B) cardiac output
• C) red blood cells
• D) functioning of T lymphocytes
• E) functioning neutrophils

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Definitions:

Positively Charged Particle

An atom or molecule with more protons than electrons, giving it a net positive charge.

Midline

An imaginary line that divides the body into equal left and right halves.

Upward Direction

Movement or orientation towards a higher point or position.

Cell Membrane

The semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell, regulating the passage of substances in and out.