The nurse describes the neuroendocrine theory of aging as a complex process of:
a. relating thyroid function to age-related changes.
b. the effects of adrenal corticosteroids, which inhibit aging process.
c. stimulation and/or inhibition of the hypothalamus, causing age-related changes.
d. adrenal medulla inhibition of epinephrine, causing age-related changes.
ANS: C
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