Which Aging American Is at the Greatest Risk for Chronic

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which aging American is at the greatest risk for chronic health conditions?

• A) Jaylen, an African American
• B) Margot, a European American
• C) Len, a Native American
• D) Maria Luis, a Hispanic American

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Definitions:

Electrical Signals

Impulses generated by the movement of ions, essential for the functioning of neurons and the communication within and between neural circuits.

Glycocalyx

A glycoprotein and glycolipid covering that surrounds the cell membranes of some bacteria, epithelia, and other cells.

Glycolipids

are lipids with a carbohydrate attached by a glycosidic linkage, primarily involved in cell recognition and membrane structure.

Glycoproteins

Proteins that have carbohydrate groups attached to the polypeptide chain, playing key roles in cellular functions such as cell-to-cell interaction.