All of the Following Are Expected to Decline Normally in Aging

question 17

Multiple Choice

All of the following are expected to decline normally in aging except:

• A) vision.
• B) hearing.
• C) thickness of epithelium.
• D) salivary function.

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Definitions:

Spinal Cord

The spinal cord is a long, slender column of nervous tissue that runs through the spine, serving as the primary pathway for transmitting signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

Ambidextrous

The ability to use both hands with equal skill for various tasks or activities.

Dominant Side

The side of a person's body that is most used or strongest, often referred to in context of handedness, such as being right or left-handed.

Cerebral Infarction

A type of ischemic stroke caused by a blockage in the blood vessels supplying blood to the brain, leading to brain tissue death.