Which of the Following Is Not True About Age-Related Issues

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about age-related issues?

• A)Neurons are extremely sensitive to oxygen deficiency,so loss of brain function may occur due to narrowing of the blood vessels rather than aging.
• B)With age,some sensory receptors require more stimulation to function at the same level as before.
• C)Strength in the muscles that control breathing may be lost,leading to breathing difficulties.
• D)Osteoporosis,the loss of bone density,cannot be prevented and all women will suffer from it to some degree.
• E)All of the answer choices are true.

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Definitions:

Pain

A distressing feeling and emotional reaction linked to real or possible harm to body tissues, or expressed as if such harm has occurred.

Midbrain

A central part of the brainstem involved in functions such as vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal (alertness), and temperature regulation.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for producing hormones that regulate various bodily functions, including temperature, hunger, thirst, fatigue, sleep, and circadian rhythms.

Contrast Effects

A phenomenon in psychology where the perception of something is influenced or altered by comparing it with something else, often leading to distorted evaluations.