Temperatures in the Older Person Are Different from Those in the Younger

question 3

Multiple Choice

Temperatures in the older person are different from those in the younger adult.The nurse knows that older persons' normal temperatures often range less than

• A) 34.2°C
• B) 34.8°C
• C) 35°C
• D) 36.1°C

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Definitions:

Metabolism

The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms that allow for the growth, reproduction, maintenance of health, and response to environments, typically involving energy release and consumption.

Neuromuscular Junction

The synapse or junction where the motor neuron communicates with the skeletal muscle fiber to initiate muscle contraction.

Synaptic Vesicles

Membrane-bound sacs within a nerve cell (neuron) that contain neurotransmitters, which are released into the synaptic cleft to transmit signals between neurons.

Synaptic Cleft

The small gap between neurons at a synapse, through which neurotransmitters are released to transmit nerve impulses.