What Is True Regarding the Health Status of Rural-Dwelling Older

question 4

Multiple Choice

What is true regarding the health status of rural-dwelling older adults? They are:

• A) a population at risk for disease and disability.
• B) less likely to have mental illness.
• C) able to access health care due to federal farm pension programs.
• D) automatically eligible for government assistance for home care programs regardless of specific needs.

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Definitions:

Major Calyces

The large passageways in the kidney that collect urine from the minor calyces and funnel it into the renal pelvis.

Cortical Tissue

Brain tissue found in the cortex that is involved in processing sensory information, thinking, and consciousness.

Pyramids

Structures located in the medulla oblongata of the brain, involved in the transmission of motor signals to the spinal cord.

Renal Columns

Structures in the kidney that consist of lines of blood vessels and urinary tubes and serve as a support for the cortex.