Which of the Following Best Describes the Relationship of Nutrition

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the relationship of nutrition, immunity, and geriatric failure to thrive (GFTT) ?

• A)Illness leads to decreased appetite, which leads to decreased nutrition. This leads to decreased ability to recover from illness. Illness increases susceptibility to GFTT.
• B)Decreased nutrition leads to increased appetite. If appetite is so great that it cannot be satiated, GFTT develops. Once GFTT develops, risk of illness and infection increases.
• C)Decreased appetite leads to decreased in nutrition. This leads to decreased ability to recover from infection, which increases susceptibility to illness. Illness increases susceptibility to GFTT.
• D)GFTT leads to decreased appetite. This leads to imbalanced nutrition and increased susceptibility to illness. This increases the likelihood that GFTT will become chronic.

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Definitions:

Basilar Membrane

A key structure in the cochlea of the inner ear, playing a critical role in sound perception by facilitating the mechanical-to-neural signal translation.

Organ Of Corti

A structure located in the inner ear, essential for converting sound vibrations into nerve impulses, leading to hearing.

Organ Of Corti

A structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that contains hair cells, which act as the sensory receptors for hearing.

Basilar Membrane

A key structure in the cochlea of the inner ear, which plays a critical role in the process of hearing by vibrating in response to sound waves.