Which of the Following Can Explain an Increase in the Demand

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can explain an increase in the demand for housing in retirement communities?

• A) A drop in real estate prices
• B) An increase in the population of the elderly
• C) A drop in the average age of retirees
• D) Mandatory government legislation

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Definitions:

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, which integrates information and coordinates the activities of all parts of the body.

Endorphin Agonist

A substance that mimics the action of endorphins, neurotransmitters in the brain that reduce pain and elicit feelings of pleasure.

Morphine

Morphine is a potent opiate analgesic medication derived from the poppy plant used to relieve severe pain.

Cerebrospinal Fluid

A clear, colorless body fluid found in the brain and spinal cord that acts as a cushion for the brain's cortex, providing basic mechanical and immunological protection to the brain inside the skull.