The Only Chronic Condition That Has Higher Prevalence in Older

question 33

Multiple Choice

The only chronic condition that has higher prevalence in older adults than arthritis is _____.

• A) diabetes
• B) hypertension
• C) cancer
• D) stroke
• E) osteoporosis

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Definitions:

Molecules

Groups of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental units of a chemical compound that can take part in a chemical reaction.

Auditory Canal

Short tunnel that runs from the pinna to the eardrum.

Eardrum

A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves, aiding in the process of hearing.

Pinna

The visible part of the ear that resides outside of the head, which plays a role in capturing sound waves and directing them into the ear canal.