Which Statement Concerning Relationships in Old Age Is True

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning relationships in old age is true?

• A) Social supports impact psychological but not physical health.
• B) Relationships with a spouse can undermine emotional well-being.
• C) Being involved with others wears the body down faster than living in isolation.
• D) Efforts to reduce loneliness in socially isolated elderly adults have not been shown to have any positive impact.

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Definitions:

Homeostasis

The tendency of a body to maintain internal stability and the physiological processes that monitor and adjust its internal conditions.

Thyroid-stimulating Hormone

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that regulates the production of thyroid hormones, which in turn regulate metabolism, energy generation, and overall growth.

Correct Abbreviation

The appropriate shortened form or acronym of a longer phrase or name, accurately reflecting its components.

GTT

Glucose Tolerance Test, a test measuring the body's response to sugar (glucose) to diagnose diabetes or prediabetes.