Which Is an Accurate Statement About Function in Later Life

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Multiple Choice

Which is an accurate statement about function in later life as affected by pulmonary and cardiovascular function?

• A)Functional capacity is often retained and may improve with age.
• B)Function may be maintained even when capacity is lost.
• C)Function typically declines regardless of the status of capacity.
• D)Capacity and function are unrelated in almost every situation.

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Definitions:

Automatic Stabilizer

Economic policies and programs, such as unemployment benefits, that automatically adjust to stabilize an economy's fluctuations without direct intervention by policymakers.

Welfare

Financial and social support programs provided by the government to assist individuals and families in need.

Transfer Payments

Money or benefits distributed by the government to individuals without requiring a direct exchange of goods or services, often aimed at providing social welfare.

Tax Cuts

Reductions in the amount of tax that individuals or corporations are required to pay to the government.