Dizziness and Vertigo Occur at Greater Rates in Older Adults

question 31

Multiple Choice

Dizziness and vertigo occur at greater rates in older adults due to all of the following factors except

• A)age-related structural changes in the vestibular system.
• B)problems integrating sensory information coming to the brain to control posture.
• C)reduction in the number of temperature receptors.
• D)certain medications and illnesses that increase dizziness.

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