Which of the Following Is an Example of Secondary Aging

question 107

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of secondary aging?

• A) decline in production of viable sperm
• B) osteoporosis
• C) cancer
• D) increased wrinkling of the skin

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Definitions:

Tympanic Membrane

Also known as the eardrum, a thin membrane that vibrates in response to sound waves, transmitting sounds to the middle and inner ear.

Altitude

The height or elevation of a place above sea level, often affecting climate, oxygen availability, and physical exertion requirements.

Sensory Receptors

Specialized cells or nerve endings that respond to changes in the environment by converting energy from a specific stimulus into an electrical signal.

Auditory Tube

Also known as the Eustachian tube, it connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx and helps equalize pressure on both sides of the eardrum.