Which statement is true about the aging skeleton?
A) Bones become more porous with age.
B) Bones narrow with age, as new cells accumulate.
C) With age, the mineral content of bones increases.
D) Men’s reserve of bone minerals is lower than women’s.
Answer: A
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a. that Bob is destined for another heart attack since he declined counseling. b. that stress and lifestyle are more important factors in heart attacks than genetic or physiological factors. c. that complex interactions between behavioral choices and outside stressors impact a person's health. d. that Bob's combination of genetic, behavioral, and personality factors made his heart attack inevitable.
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a. intensity. b. subtlety. c. pervasiveness. d. intricacy.
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