Which Statement Is NOT True of Aging

question 115

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true of aging?

• A)Sensory abilities become less acute.
• B)Brain cells die at an accelerated rate.
• C)Sensitivity to pain increases.
• D)Sexual functioning decreases.

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Definitions:

Superior Carotid Triangle

An anatomical area of the neck, bounded by the sternocleidomastoid muscle, the stylohyoid muscle, and the posterior belly of the digastric muscle, containing the carotid arteries.

Submandibular Triangle

An anatomical region of the neck bounded by the mandible and two muscles, containing the submandibular gland among other structures.

Lateral Thigh

The outer part of the thigh, often related to the muscles and tissues located on the side of the leg between the hip and the knee.

Vastus Medialis

A muscle located on the thigh's inner part, part of the quadriceps group, crucial for extending the knee and stabilizing the patella.