Physical Activity for Older Americans Increases All of the Following

question 7

Multiple Choice

Physical activity for older Americans increases all of the following EXCEPT:

• A)self-esteem.
• B)stress and anxiety.
• C)protection from cancers,heart disease,and type 2 diabetes.
• D)longevity.

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Definitions:

Bronchial Tubes

The air passages that lead from the trachea (windpipe) to the lungs, facilitating the flow of air during respiration.

Asthma

A chronic disease that causes constriction of the bronchial tubes, preventing air from passing freely and causing wheezing and difficulty breathing during attacks.

Chronic Lung Diseases

A broad term encompassing persistent respiratory problems that obstruct airway flow and affect lung function, such as COPD and asthma.

Emphysema

A long-term, progressive lung disease that primarily causes shortness of breath due to over-inflation of the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs.