One Hundred Years Ago, Most People Died at Home; Today

question 53

Short Answer

One hundred years ago, most people died at home; today, most deaths occur in _____.

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Definitions:

Brain

The organ located in the head of an organism, integral for controlling most of the body's functions, including awareness, movement, sensation, thought, and memory.

Insulin

A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells, used in the body's metabolism.

Glucagon

A hormone produced by the pancreas that increases blood glucose levels by stimulating the conversion of glycogen to glucose in the liver.

Calcitonin

Calcitonin is a hormone produced by the thyroid gland that helps regulate calcium levels in the blood by lowering them.