Which of the Following Was an Important Cause of the Change

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was an important cause of the change in society's attitudes toward the elderly in the 1800's?

• A) urban and industrial growth
• B) higher birthrates
• C) religious freedom
• D) advances in medicine

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Definitions:

Conserve Body Heat

The process of retaining heat within the body to maintain a stable internal temperature.

Increase Body Temperature

A rise in bodily heat typically resulting from increased metabolic activity, environmental conditions, or illness.

Follicles

Small sacs located in the ovaries that contain immature eggs in females, or cavities in the skin from which hair grows.

Ovary

One of two female reproductive glands located in the pelvic cavity; produces the secondary oocyte, estrogen, and progesterone.