Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes Alcohol Use Among

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately describes alcohol use among the elderly? 

• A) Binge drinking is more frequent in the elderly than in younger persons. 
• B) The proportion of binge drinkers in greater in the elderly than any other age group. 
• C) In elderly individuals, unlike in younger individuals, alcohol use is not associated with other risky behavior such as illicit drug use. 
• D) Determining alcohol abuse among the elderly community requires costly assessment by medical professionals. 
• E) Elderly individuals are rarely successfully treated for alcohol abuse and dependence.

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Definitions:

Conceived

Thought of or formed an idea; in biological terms, refers to the moment a sperm fertilizes an egg leading to pregnancy.

Zygote

This is the earliest cell that comes into existence once an egg cell is fertilized by a sperm cell, marking the initial stage in the development of an embryo.

Mitosis

A process of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells, involved in growth, development, and tissue repair.

Body Cells

Cells that make up the tissues and organs of an organism, excluding reproductive cells.