What Should the Nurse Recognize When Comparing the Physical Changes

question 15

Multiple Choice

What should the nurse recognize when comparing the physical changes in young and middle adulthood?

• A) Fertility issues do not occur in young adulthood.
• B) Young adults are quite active but are at risk for illness in later years.
• C) Young adults tend to suffer more from severe illness.
• D) Exercise is less important in young adulthood than in middle adulthood.

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Definitions:

Myelin Sheath

A fatty layer that surrounds the axons of some neurons, enhancing the speed of electrical signal transmission.

Node of Ranvier

A gap in the myelin sheath of a nerve fiber that facilitates rapid conduction of nerve impulses along the axon through saltatory conduction.

Convergence

The process or phenomenon where two or more separate species evolve similar traits independently, often due to similar environmental pressures.

Divergence

The process by which two or more related species become more different over time, often due to different environments or lifestyles.