Delirium Is a Disorder That Can Affect Anyone Because the Problem

question 53

Multiple Choice

Delirium is a disorder that can affect anyone because the problem can result from various medical conditions, substances, and other variables.With age, the prevalence of delirium

• A)remains the same.
• B)decreases.
• C)increases.
• D)is unknown.

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Definitions:

Intracellular Receptors

Intracellular receptors are proteins located within cells that bind to certain substances and mediate changes in gene expression.

Aldosterone

A chemical secreted by the adrenal glands which plays a role in managing blood pressure through the regulation of sodium and potassium concentrations in the body.

Cholesterol-based

refers to substances or structures derived from or containing cholesterol, a type of lipid that is an essential component of cell membranes and precursor of steroid hormones.

Preganglionic Axons

Axons that originate from neurons located in the brainstem or the spinal cord and terminate in autonomic ganglia, part of the autonomic nervous system.