At a Recent Physical Exam, Janet Was Told That She

question 61

Multiple Choice

At a recent physical exam, Janet was told that she is an inch shorter than she was five years ago at age 50. What caused her decrease in height?

• A) hereditary height shrinkage
• B) lack of calcium in her diet
• C) age-related compression of the spine
• D) effects of medication

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