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Define and Contrast Life Expectancy and Lifespan

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Define and contrast life expectancy and lifespan. How has life expectancy changed in Canada over the 20th century? Identify two milestones in life expectancy changes in Canada.


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Urinary Bladder

A hollow muscular organ that stores urine from the kidneys before it is disposed by urination.

Parasympathetic Effect

The impact of the parasympathetic nervous system, which promotes relaxation, digestion, and nutrient absorption, counterbalancing the sympathetic system.

Bronchioles

Small airways in the lungs that stem from the bronchi, leading to alveolar ducts and eventually to alveoli, where gas exchange occurs.

Urinary Bladder

A muscular sac in the pelvis, just above and behind the pubic bone, that stores urine before it is excreted from the body.

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