The definition of geront(o) is: ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


old age

The definition of geront(o) is old age.

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Gamma rays produced by radioactive sources such as nuclear weapons, nuclear energy plants, and radon gas, are the type of radiation that pose the greatest health concern. 2. Radioactive waste from nuclear power plants is disposed of in sanitary landfills. 3. Radiation from microwave ovens, high-voltage power lines, and computer monitors has been proven to have a negative impact on health. 4. Permanent hearing damage can occur through regular exposure to sounds louder than 100 decibels, even if the exposure lasts for only one minute each time. 5. Experts recommend using earbuds instead of earmuff-style headphones to listen to music.

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Which of the following is a combination drug that contains an anti-infective drug (bismuth), an antibiotic drug (tetracycline), and an antiprotozoal drug (metronidazole) and is used to treat H. pylori infection of the stomach?

A) Xenical B) Helidac C) AcipHex D) Tums

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Discuss how you can decrease AGEs in your diet.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Posttraumatic stress disorder is categorized as a(n):

a. anxiety disorder. b. mood disorder. c. depressive disorder. d. neurosis.

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