According to Research,which of the Following Statements About Friendships in Old

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Multiple Choice

According to research,which of the following statements about friendships in old age is TRUE?

• A) Friends are important because they are chosen by the person.
• B) Friends are less important to women than to men.
• C) Overall, time spent with friends results in more life satisfaction than time spent with a spouse.
• D) Friends provide immediate enjoyment but rarely provide long-term emotional support.

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Definitions:

Collagen

Collagen is a protein that is the main component of connective tissues in animals, providing strength, elasticity, and structure to skin, bones, and tendons.

Elastin

A highly flexible protein found in connective tissue, enabling various bodily tissues to revert to their original form after being stretched or contracted.

Exocrine Glands

Glands that release their secretions through ducts either out of the body or into the gastrointestinal tract, unlike endocrine glands, which release hormones directly into the bloodstream.

Propagation

The process of increasing the number of organisms in a species or spreading ideas and information among people.