Which Statement Best Characterizes Nocturnal Erections During Older Adulthood

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which statement best characterizes nocturnal erections during older adulthood?

• A) They are a sign of abnormal prostate growth.
• B) They are more common than in adolescence.
• C) They increase in frequency and are a normal part of aging.
• D) They diminish in intensity and frequency.

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Definitions:

Mortality

The state of being subject to death; often used statistically to refer to the rate of death in a population.

Morbidity

The condition of being diseased or the incidence of illness in a population, as opposed to mortality which refers to death rates.

Disease

A condition characterized by specific symptoms and signs, affecting an organism's structure or function, not directly resulting from physical injury.

Longitudinal

Describes research or studies conducted over a long period of time, tracking the same subjects to observe changes.