What Demographic (Population) Trends Are Reshaping the United States? What

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Essay

What demographic (population) trends are reshaping the United States? What are some likely consequences of these changes?

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Definitions:

Myelin

A fatty substance that surrounds the axons of many neurons, facilitating rapid signal transmission.

Hypothalamus

A subcortical forebrain structure involved in regulating bodily functions. The hypothalamus also influences our basic motivated behaviors.

Bodily Functions

The physiological processes and activities performed by the body's systems, necessary for maintaining life and health.

Electroencephalographs (EEGs)

Devices that measure the electrical activity of the brain through electrodes placed on the scalp.