Which of the Following Could Be the Probable Reason Why

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following could be the probable reason why older adults tend to report being less lonely than younger adults?

• A) Younger adults tend to perceive time differently, influencing their definition of loneliness.
• B) Most of the older adults are in community homes, thus reducing loneliness.
• C) Most of the older adults tend to reemploy themselves, thus reducing loneliness.
• D) Older adults have more selective social networks and a greater acceptance of solitude.

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Definitions:

Pancreas

An organ in the abdomen involved in the digestion process and blood sugar regulation, producing digestive enzymes and insulin.

Distributing Arteries

Arteries that branch from larger arteries to distribute blood to various parts of the body.

Muscular Arteries

Arteries that deliver blood from the heart to specific organs, characterized by a thick tunica media with smooth muscle for regulating blood flow.

Hepatic Portal Circulation

The system of blood vessels that carry blood from the gastrointestinal tract and spleen to the liver, facilitating nutrient processing.