In What Body Part Can Loss of Flexibility Increase the Risk

question 2

Multiple Choice

In what body part can loss of flexibility increase the risk of falls as we age?

• A)shoulders
• B)hips
• C)wrists
• D)knees

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Definitions:

Hemoglobin

A molecule found in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the tissues throughout the body, and brings carbon dioxide back from those tissues to the lungs.

Hematopoiesis

The process of creating new blood cells in the body, occurring in the bone marrow.

Antibodies

Proteins produced by the immune system to neutralize or destroy foreign substances like bacteria and viruses.

Immune Function

The activities performed by the immune system to protect the body against disease-causing organisms and substances.