According to Statistics Canada (2013) the Average Life Expectancy at Birth

question 44

Multiple Choice

According to Statistics Canada (2013) the average life expectancy at birth Is ____ for women and _________ for men.

• A) 75; 72
• B) 78; 75
• C) 80; 76
• D) 83; 79

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Definitions:

Heart Valves

Structures within the heart that open and close to control the flow of blood through the heart's chambers and into the body.

Blood Flow

The continuous circulation of blood through the cardiovascular system, supplying nutrients and oxygen to the body.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, typically measured in the arteries.

Pulmonary Semilunar

A term typically referring to the pulmonary semilunar valve, which is a valve of the heart situated between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery, regulating blood flow to the lungs.