A Factor That Can Contribute to Unintended Weight Loss in Older

question 18

Multiple Choice

A factor that can contribute to unintended weight loss in older adults is:

• A) wearing glasses.
• B) use of salt substitutes.
• C) decreased sensory perception.
• D) high blood glucose levels.

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Definitions:

Mastoid Process

A bony prominence located behind the ear, part of the temporal bone, and serves as an attachment point for muscles.

Mandibular Fossa

A depression in the temporal bone of the skull that articulates with the mandible (jawbone), allowing the jaw to open and close.

Transverse Foramina

Openings in the transverse processes of cervical vertebrae through which the vertebral arteries pass to supply blood to the brain.

Costal Cartilage

The cartilage segments that connect the ribs to the sternum, contributing to the elasticity and expansion capability of the rib cage.