Today in Most Industrialized Nations, as a Consequence of Falling

question 65

Multiple Choice

Today in most industrialized nations, as a consequence of falling birth and death rates, the absolute number of older people has increased substantially. This is an example of ________ change.

• A)sociocultural
• B)economic
• C)political
• D)demographic

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Definitions:

Fetus

A developing human from roughly the eighth week after conception until the moment of birth.

Rh Incompatibility

A condition occurring when a pregnant woman's Rh-negative blood type is incompatible with her Rh-positive baby, potentially leading to health problems in the newborn.

Rh Factors

Antigens present on the surface of red blood cells that can cause a reaction between the blood of the mother and fetus, important in pregnancy and blood transfusion compatibility.

Antibodies

Proteins produced by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign objects like bacteria and viruses.