Which of the Following Statements Is True of Baby Boomers

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of Baby Boomers?

• A) They were born between 1925 and 1942.
• B) They were born after the Silent Generation.
• C) They preceded Generation X.
• D) They are otherwise known as the "Millennials."

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic Division

A branch of the autonomic nervous system responsible for stimulating "rest-and-digest" or calming activities, reducing the body's stress response.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions of the smooth muscles and heart and glands, regulating functions such as heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, and pupillary response.

Sympathetic Division

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for fight-or-flight responses, increasing heart rate and blood pressure, among other effects.

Overactive Thyroid

A condition, also known as hyperthyroidism, where the thyroid gland produces excessive amounts of thyroid hormones, leading to various health issues.