Which of the Following Is the Most Common Cause of Death

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most common cause of death among women after age 75?

• A) Accidents and unintentional injuries
• B) Cancer
• C) Cardiovascular disease (CVD)
• D) Diabetes and its complications

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Definitions:

Accessory Nerve

A cranial nerve that innervates the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles, facilitating shoulder, neck, and head movement.

Oculomotor Nerve

The third cranial nerve that controls most of the eye's movements, the constriction of the pupil, and maintains an open eyelid.

Trochlear Nerve

Cranial nerve IV, to the muscle (superior oblique) turning around a pulley.

Occipital Lobe

The region of the brain located at the back of the head, responsible for processing visual information.