Which of the following genitourinary tract changes is least likely to occur with aging?
a. incomplete emptying of the bladder
b. increased glomerular filtration rate
c. diminished blood flow to the kidney
d. decreased ability to respond to fluid and electrolyte changes
B
The loss of some muscle tone in the bladder and urethra can result in incomplete emptying of the bladder. In older adults, renal function is often affected by diminished blood flow to the kidneys as a result of arteriosclerosis, hypertension, and other cardiovascular disorders. The glomerular filtration rate slows and there are fewer functioning nephrons. The aging body loses some of its functional ability to adapt to changes in total body water, which is essential for metabolism. Older adults are more sensitive to fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
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A) The specification of the population to be studied B) The operational definition of the research variables C) The prediction of anticipated relationships among variables D) The choice of verbs that suggest the state of knowledge on the topic or the approach to be used
The legal concept of preventing harm to others is called _________________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word