Which Chronic Condition Is the Third Most Prevalent Among Older

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which chronic condition is the third most prevalent among older persons in Canada?

• A) Hearing loss
• B) Hypertension
• C) Visual impairment
• D) Type 2 diabetes mellitus

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Definitions:

Comprehend Language

The ability to understand spoken, written, or signed language through processing its syntax, semantics, and grammar.

Wernicke's Area

A region of the brain associated with the comprehension of language, located in the posterior part of the temporal lobe.

Angular Gyrus

A region of the brain located in the parietal lobe that is involved in processing language, number manipulation, spatial cognition, and attention.

Cerebellum

A part of the brain located at the back of the skull, crucial for motor control, coordination, precision, and timing of movements.