Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE About Mortality Rates

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE about mortality rates in United States and the world?

• A)The least number of deaths in the twentieth century were caused due to infectious diseases.
• B)The rates of chronic disorders have decreased and the rate of infectious disease have increased.
• C)In old age,many deaths are caused by a single,readily identifiable condition.
• D)Men usually have higher mortality rates than women for all of the leading causes of death.

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Definitions:

Adrenal Glands

Endocrine glands located above the kidneys that produce a variety of hormones including adrenaline and cortisol, which are involved in stress responses.

Epinephrine

A hormone and neurotransmitter also known as adrenaline, involved in the body's fight-or-flight response, increasing heart rate, muscle strength, blood pressure, and sugar metabolism.

Testosterone

A steroid hormone that plays a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues and the promotion of secondary sexual characteristics.

Androgens

A group of hormones that play a role in male traits and reproductive activity.