Discuss health risks associated with obesity as it applies to older adults

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Answer: Almost a third of older adults are obese and therefore at increased risk for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, many forms of cancer, sleep apnea, and arthritis. Obesity is also increasingly linked to a greater risk of Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive impairments as a person ages.

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Explain briefly how a vast number of immunoglobulins of different antigen specificities can be produced from the relatively small number of immunoglobulin genes present in the genome. Include the following terms in your explanation: somatic recombination;

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Which of the following forms of abortion involves the administration of medications to end a pregnancy?

A) medical B) suction curettage C) manual vacuum aspiration D) dilation and evacuation

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Which of the following terms is derived from the Latin meaning snail shell?

A. Malleus B. Basilar C. Cochlea D. Incus E. Labyrinth

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A majority of U.S. states ban smoking in restaurants, bars, municipal buildings, and workplaces to reduce exposure to environmental tobacco smoke

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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