Which of the Following Is Correct Concerning Heat Regulation in the Older

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is correct concerning heat regulation in the older adult?

• A)Remaining indoors where temps are 90 degrees or higher is recommended.
• B)Increased sweating, characteristic of older adults, increases the risk of dehydration.
• C)Increased use of salt, secondary to declining taste, increases the risk for heat stroke.
• D)The ability to feel heat and cold is typically enhanced in the elderly due to thinner skin.

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Definitions:

Cross Elasticity

A gauge for the reaction in the demand for one item when there's a price alteration in another item.

Cross Elasticity

The extent to which the demand for a certain good alters in response to price changes of another good.

Substitutes

Goods or services that can be used in place of each other, where an increase in the price of one leads to an increased demand for the other.

Income Elasticity

A measure of how much the quantity demanded of a good changes in response to a change in consumers' income.