All of the Following Increase a Person's Risk for Falls

question 5

Multiple Choice

All of the following increase a person's risk for falls except

• A)Joint pain and stiffness
• B)Memory problems
• C)Muscle weakness
• D)Wearing eyeglasses

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for stimulating "rest and digest" activities, slowing down the heart rate, and increasing intestinal and gland activity.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for physical activity by increasing heart rate, constricting blood vessels, and raising blood pressure, among other functions.

Sympathetic Nervous

This term is incomplete. However, it might refer to the "Sympathetic Nervous System," which is part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for the body's 'fight or flight' response.

Somatic Nervous

Part of the peripheral nervous system that controls voluntary movements of the body through control of skeletal muscles.