Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding older Americans?
A. The number of older people who are ill or dependent will rise as the older population increases as a proportion of the total population.
B. Health care is the largest expense for older adults.
C. About 10 percent of elderly people live below the poverty line.
D. Most older Americans do not have any chronic diseases.
D. Most older Americans do not have any chronic diseases.
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A) glomerulus B) loop of Henle C) nephron D) renal pelvis
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Proton pump inhibitors prevent the pancreas from secreting digestive enzymes. 2. A laxative is used to treat constipation. 3. An emetic prevents vomiting. 4. A BE is the same as a lower GI series. 5. Ascites is a parasitic infection of the intestines and colon.
Which of the following is an example of a secondary reinforcer?
A. chain smoking B. alternating between cigarette smoking and using spit tobacco C. smoking every time you drink alcohol D. choosing a cigarette with higher nicotine content
The Self-Motivation Inventory is designed to measure:
A) an individual's self-motivation to excel in competitive athletics. B) an individual's self-motivation to adhere to an exercise program. C) an individual's self-motivation to practice their particular sport regularly. D) an individual's self-motivation to be a part of a group. E) all of the above.