By 2030 Almost One in Five Americans Will Be Over

question 31

True/False

By 2030 almost one in five Americans will be over the age of 80

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Definitions:

Aldosterone Levels

Aldosterone levels indicate the concentration of aldosterone, a hormone involved in regulating sodium and potassium levels, and thus, blood pressure and fluid balance.

Dilute Urine

A condition where urine has a lower concentration of solutes, indicating increased water content.

Renin Levels

The concentration of renin, an enzyme secreted by the kidneys that plays a key role in the body's regulation of blood pressure.

Acidosis

A pathological condition where there is an excess of acid in the body fluids, marked by an abnormally low blood pH.