Link the Appropriate Groups to the Following Statements: (1) Die

question 164

Multiple Choice

Link the appropriate groups to the following statements: (1) Die quicker at a younger age; (2) live longer but have more illnesses during adult life; (3) get chronic illnesses and die at younger ages.

• A) (1) men; (2) women; (3) poor people
• B) (1) women; (2) men; (3) poor people
• C) (1) poor people; (2) men; (3) women
• D) (1) poor people; (2) women; (3) men

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Definitions:

Calcitonin

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that helps regulate calcium levels in the blood.

Blood Calcium Levels

The concentration of calcium in the blood, essential for various bodily functions including bone formation, nerve transmission, and muscle contraction.

Osteoblasts

Cells responsible for bone formation and the synthesis of the bone matrix.

Adrenal Gland

A pair of endocrine glands located above the kidneys that produce a variety of hormones including adrenaline, cortisol, and aldosterone.