According to the Text, Which of the Following Is NOT

question 167

Multiple Choice

According to the text, which of the following is NOT one of the three most common chronic conditions associated with age?

• A) hypertension
• B) arthritis
• C) heart disease
• D) cancer

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Definitions:

Prolonged Coagulation

An extended process of blood clotting, which may indicate an underlying clotting disorder.

Erythrocyte Destruction

The breaking down of red blood cells, a process that can lead to conditions such as anemia.

Reservoir

A storage space for fluids, especially water, or a place where fluids such as oil or gas accumulate.

Microorganisms

Tiny living organisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa, that can be seen only with a microscope.