Which Province or Territory Is Predicted to Have the Fastest

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which province or territory is predicted to have the fastest growing older-person population in Canada between the years 2006 and 2031?

• A)Ontario
• B)British Columbia
• C)Yukon
• D)Newfoundland

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Definitions:

Sinus Venosus

End of the embryonic cardiac tube where blood enters the heart; becomes a portion of the right atrium, including the SA node.

Pharynx

Upper expanded portion of the digestive tube between the esophagus below and the oral and nasal cavities above and in front.

Thyroid Gland

Endocrine gland located inferior to the larynx and consisting of two lobes connected by the isthmus; secretes the thyroid hormones triiodothyronine (T3) and tetraiodothyronine (T4).

Adrenal Medulla

A portion of the adrenal gland responsible for producing adrenaline and noradrenaline, which are vital for the body's fight or flight response.