Older People Might Be a Little "Slower on the Uptake

question 174

Multiple Choice

Older people might be a little "slower on the uptake" but tend to "know the ropes." This indicates that older people are showing a decline in

• A)implicit intelligence but not explicit intelligence.
• B)explicit intelligence but not implicit intelligence.
• C)fluid intelligence but not crystallized intelligence.
• D)crystallized intelligence but not fluid intelligence.

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Definitions:

Parathyroid Hormone

This is a compound released by the parathyroid glands, responsible for managing blood calcium concentrations.

Osteoclasts

Osteoclasts are a type of bone cell that breaks down bone tissue, a process important for bone maintenance, repair, and remodeling.

Epinephrine

Also known as adrenaline, a hormone and neurotransmitter that plays a vital role in the body's fight-or-flight response, increasing heart rate, muscle strength, blood pressure, and sugar metabolism.

Heart Rate

Refers to the number of times the heart beats per minute, indicating the heart's efficiency in pumping blood throughout the body.