Which of the Following Is a Negative Effect That the Aging

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a negative effect that the aging population is having on Canadian health care?

• A)An excess supply of long-term care beds
• B)More care is provided at home
• C)Resources are being stretched
• D)More physicians specializing in gerontology

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Definitions:

Brain Stem

The lower part of the brain that connects to the spinal cord, controlling vital life-sustaining functions such as heartbeat, breathing, and consciousness.

Life-Sustaining Functions

The essential physiological processes necessary to maintain life, including respiration, blood circulation, and neural activity.

Medulla

A region of the brainstem that controls vital bodily functions, such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Reticular Activating System

A network in the brain responsible for regulating wakefulness and sleep-wake transitions.