According to Maiden Et Al

question 7

Multiple Choice

According to Maiden et al. (2003) and Small et al. (2003) , which of the following personality traits may increase as one ages?

• A) extroversion
• B) neuroticism
• C) agreeableness
• D) dependability

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Definitions:

Hypernatremia

Abnormally high plasma concentration of sodium ions.

Oversecretion

The production and release of a substance, such as a hormone or enzyme, in greater amounts than normal or necessary, often leading to various physiological imbalances or conditions.

Thirst Regulation

The physiological mechanisms controlling the desire to drink fluids, largely governed by hypothalamic activity.

Osmoreceptors

Specialized sensory receptors that detect changes in the osmotic pressure of body fluids and help regulate fluid balance.