Supplements of _______ Are Not Recommended for the Elderly Since

question 57

Multiple Choice

Supplements of _______ are not recommended for the elderly since absorption increases as we age.

• A) niacin
• B) vitamin B ₆
• C) vitamin E
• D) vitamin A
• E) vitamin C

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Definitions:

Diagnose

The process of identifying a disease or condition from its signs and symptoms.

Myelography

An X-ray visualization of the spinal cord after the injection of a radioactive contrast medium or air into the spinal subarachnoid space (between the second and innermost of three membranes that cover the spinal cord). This test can reveal tumors, cysts, spinal stenosis, or herniated disks.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brainstem down the back, transmitting neural signals between the brain and the body.

Compressions

The act of applying pressure to something or the reduction in volume of a material or data.