Many Older Adults Have Difficulty with Being Steady on Their

question 231

Multiple Choice

Many older adults have difficulty with being steady on their feet, having difficulty with their gait, and overall balance issues. Research suggests that this is because as we age we commonly experience a loss of __________

• A) white matter.
• B) gray matter.
• C) substantia nigra cells.
• D) cerebellar lobes.

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Definitions:

Assassinated

The act of killing someone suddenly and deliberately, often a prominent or political figure, for ideological or other reasons.

Paranoia

A mental state characterized by irrational and persistent distrust or suspicion of others, often leading to isolation and distorted perceptions of reality.

Medication

Drugs used to diagnose, treat, or prevent disease and improve health and well-being.

Dissociative Amnesia

This is a disorder characterized by an inability to recall important personal information, usually of a traumatic or stressful nature, that cannot be explained by ordinary forgetfulness.