Changes in Increase the Older Adult's Vulnerability to Infection, Viruses

question 11

Multiple Choice

Changes in increase the older adult's vulnerability to infection, viruses, and certain types of arthritis.

• A) white matter
• B) the autonomic nervous system
• C) quality of life
• D) the immune system

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Definitions:

Sphenoid

A butterfly-shaped bone at the base of the skull, behind the eyes, touching on various important structures and enclosing the pituitary gland.

Maxilla

the upper jawbone in vertebrates, which is key to the formation of the palate, nose, and eye orbits.

Lumbar Curvature

The inward curve of the lumbar spine (lower back), which is a natural part of the spine's shape.

Sacral Curvature

The natural inward curvature (lordosis) of the sacral spine region that contributes to the overall S-shape of the spinal column.