Which of the Following Statements About Older People Is FALSE

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about older people is FALSE?

• A)Older people have incomes about the same as younger people.
• B)Older women are twice as likely to live in poverty as older men are.
• C)Older people living alone are much more likely to be poor than those who live with families.
• D)The proportion of people age 65 and older in the U.S.population is expected to more than double by the year 2050.

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Definitions:

Spasmodic

Relating to or affected by spasms, sudden involuntary muscle contractions that can be painful or uncomfortable.

Posterior Thigh

Refers to the back part of the thigh, encompassing muscles such as the hamstrings.

Biceps Femoris

A muscle of the posterior thigh that is part of the hamstrings, involved in knee flexion and thigh extension.

Semitendinosus

A muscle in the thigh that is part of the hamstring group, responsible for bending the knee and extending the hip.