Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Risk Factors

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding the risk factors for depression among the elderly?

• A)The strongest predictor of depression among older persons is marital status.
• B)Among the elderly,depressed men outnumber depressed women two to one.
• C)Elders living in poverty are at a higher risk for depression than others.
• D)Well-educated older adults are more likely to be depressed.

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Definitions:

Lateral Geniculate Nucleus

The lateral geniculate nucleus is a vital part of the thalamus that processes visual information received from the retina before it is sent to the visual cortex.

Parvocellular Cells

Small-bodied neurons located in the parvocellular layer of the thalamus, involved in processing of fine visual details and color.

Visual Cortex

The part of the cerebral cortex of the brain that processes visual information.

Photosensitive

Having a sensitivity to light, causing a chemical, physical, or biological response when exposed to it.