Are the Aged a Minority Group? Why or Why Not

question 15

Essay

Are the aged a minority group? Why or why not?

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Definitions:

Phrenic Nerve

Nerve derived from spinal nerves C3–C5; supplies the diaphragm.

Glossopharyngeal Nerve

A cranial nerve that is responsible for taste and other functions of the throat.

Hypoventilates

A condition where ventilation is inadequate to perform needed gas exchange, often resulting in increased blood CO2 levels.

Peripheral Chemoreceptors

Sensory receptors located in the carotid and aortic bodies that detect changes in blood chemical content, such as oxygen and carbon dioxide levels.