Felicia Is an American Between 65-74 Years of Age

question 75

Multiple Choice

Felicia is an American between 65-74 years of age.Her doctor should be most concerned about her developing _____,the leading cause of death for her age group.

• A)cancer
• B)influenza
• C)lung disease
• D)cardiovascular disease

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Definitions:

Epiphytes

Plants that grow on other plants for physical support but do not extract nutrients from their hosts, thus not parasitic.

Species Richness

A measure of the number of different species represented in an ecological community, landscape or region.

Disturbance Hypothesis

posits that disturbances in an ecosystem can create opportunities for new species to colonize, thus affecting biodiversity.

Mycorrhizae

A symbiotic association between a fungus and the roots of a vascular host plant, enhancing nutrient and water absorption.