According to Information in the Text, What Is the Major

question 47

Multiple Choice

According to information in the text, what is the major cause of death in old age?

• A)lack of health insurance
• B)poverty and inequality
• C) poor health care
• D) chronic degenerative diseases

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Definitions:

Pruning

The process of synapse elimination in the brain, where weaker neural connections are removed to strengthen important ones, crucial for brain development.

Early Menarche

The onset of the first menstrual cycle at an earlier age than the statistical average, a factor that may influence physical and psychological health outcomes.

Parental Warmth

Describes the affection, support, and nurturing behavior exhibited by parents towards their children, which is crucial for healthy psychological development.

Secular Trend

a long-term pattern observed in data series over a significant period, indicating a general direction of change in society that is not attributed to seasonal or cyclical variations.