The Number One Cause of Death Worldwide , That Can

question 54

Multiple Choice

The number one cause of death worldwide , that can also cause chronic disability among older adults , is:

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

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Definitions:

Identical Twins

Twins that result from a single fertilized egg splitting and developing into two genetically identical individuals.

Fertilization

The process in sexual reproduction where a sperm cell merges with an egg cell, forming a zygote that can develop into a new organism.

Egg Cell

The female gamete or reproductive cell involved in sexual reproduction, which when fertilized by a sperm, develops into a new organism.

Sperm Cell

A cell produced by the male reproductive system for the purpose of fertilization, carrying half of the genetic information required to form a new organism.