Why Is Death of a Grandchild Considered a "Double Whammy

question 42

Multiple Choice

Why is death of a grandchild considered a "double whammy" for grandparents?

• A)They feel guilt about the loss of a grandchild and helpless to protect their adult child from pain.
• B)They tend to bear the major financial responsibility for the burial and for assisting their adult children with their bills.
• C)The death of the grandchild and age of their adult children remind them of the short time they have left on earth.
• D)It represents both a social and personal loss.

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Definitions:

Endomysium

A thin layer of connective tissue that envelops individual muscle fibers.

Connective Tissue

A type of tissue found in the body that supports, binds together, and protects organs, consisting of cells embedded in an extracellular matrix.

Muscle Fiber

A single muscle cell, known for its ability to contract and produce force.

Sarcomere

Part of a myofibril between adjacent Z disks.