You See an Obituary in the Local Newspaper for a 15-Year-Old

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Multiple Choice

You see an obituary in the local newspaper for a 15-year-old. If you live in the United States, what would be the more likely cause of the individual's death?

• A)Heart disease
• B)Cardiovascular
• C)Homicide
• D)Cancer

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Definitions:

Scleral Venous Sinus

A circular channel in the eye that drains aqueous humor from the anterior chamber into the bloodstream.

Aqueous Humor

The clear fluid filling the space in the front of the eyeball between the lens and the cornea, maintaining pressure and providing nutrients to the eye.

Auditory Tube

The tube that connects the middle ear cavity with the nasopharynx, helping equalize pressure between the middle ear and atmosphere.

Crista Ampullaris

A sensory structure within the semicircular canals of the inner ear, critical for maintaining balance by detecting rotational movements.