The Patient Asks the Nurse to Describe the Neuroendocrine Theory

question 7

Multiple Choice

The patient asks the nurse to describe the neuroendocrine theory of aging. What would be an appropriate response by the nurse?

• A) It relates thyroid function to age-related changes.
• B) Adrenal corticosteroids inhibit the aging process.
• C) The stimulation and/or inhibition of the hypothalamus causes age-related changes.
• D) The adrenal medulla inhibits epinephrine, causing age-related changes.

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