Since 1975, Approximately How Many Years Does It Take for the World

question 54

Multiple Choice

Since 1975, approximately how many years does it take for the world population to increase by 1 billion people?

• A) 6
• B) 12
• C) 24
• D) 48

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Definitions:

Organ Reserve

The capacity of organs to allow the body to cope with stress, via extra, unused functioning ability.

Homeostasis

The adjustment of all of the body’s systems to keep physiological functions in a state of equilibrium. As the body ages, it takes longer for these homeostatic adjustments to occur, so it becomes harder for older bodies to adapt to stress.

Senescence

The gradual deterioration of functional characteristics that occurs with aging in biological organisms.

Diathesis

A predisposition or vulnerability to developing a psychological disorder, influenced by genetic, biological, or environmental factors.