Members of Hunting and Gathering Societies

question 118

Multiple Choice

Members of hunting and gathering societies

• A) had excellent health by modern standards.
• B) typically lived to about age twenty and rarely lived to age forty.
• C) lived longer, on average, than people in the United States do today.
• D) had a high death rate from cancer and heart disease.

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Definitions:

Hemodialysis

A medical procedure to remove waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys are not functioning properly.

Peritoneal

Pertaining to the peritoneum.

Types Of Dialysis

Various methods used to remove waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys are not functioning properly.

Elevated Urea

This refers to an increase in the concentration of urea in the blood, often indicative of kidney dysfunction or dehydration.