The Main Reason That Older Adults Are More Likely to Die

question 9

Multiple Choice

The main reason that older adults are more likely to die during extreme periods of cold weather is that:

• A) they cannot maintain their core body temperature.
• B) their sweat glands function less effectively.
• C) they lack the ability to sense the outside temperature.
• D) their skin is more sensitive to temperature extremes.

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