Increasing Longevity Is a Major Factor Driving Up the Share

question 65

True/False

Increasing longevity is a major factor driving up the share of the U.S.population that is elderly.

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Definitions:

Zygote

Cell resulting from the uniting of the ovum and sperm.

Umbilical Cord

The flexible cordlike structure connecting a fetus to the placenta, delivering nutrients and oxygen and removing waste.

Psychological Closeness

The perception of being emotionally intimate or connected with another person or group.

Intimacy

A tight, intimate bond that is typically affectionate or tender, formed between individuals or within a group.