Belva Is 83 Years of Age

question 6

Multiple Choice

Belva is 83 years of age.Her _____ is likely to have a negative influence on her nutritional status.

• A)ethnic background
• B)social isolation
• C)daily exercise regimen
• D)full set of natural teeth

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Definitions:

Epicondyle

A rounded eminence on a bone, typically found at the end of long bones, near joints, where ligaments and tendons attach.

Fossa

A term for a depression or hollow, often used in anatomy to describe a deep, trench-like structure in bones or tissues.

Medullary Cavity

The central cavity within bones where marrow, which produces blood cells, is stored.

Compact Bone

The denser, stronger outer layer of bone tissue that provides strength and protection to the bone structure.