As You Go Up the Social-Class Ladder, What Happens to Your

question 5

Multiple Choice

As you go up the social-class ladder, what happens to your health?

• A) It improves.
• B) It stays the same.
• C) There is no change.
• D) It worsens.

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Definitions:

Orthostatic Hypotension

A form of low blood pressure that happens when standing up from sitting or lying down, causing dizziness or fainting.

Isometric Exercises

Workouts where muscles contract without changing length, effectively increasing strength without movement.

Range-of-Motion Exercises

Physical activities designed to move joints through their full span of motion to improve or maintain flexibility and muscle strength.

Foot Drop

A gait abnormality where the forefoot drops due to weakness, irritation or damage to the peroneal nerve, or paralysis of the muscles in the anterior portion of the lower leg.