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The cartilage on the ends of Wendells joints is deteriorating. Around age 65, he developed bony lumps on the end of the joints on his fingers. Recently, he has been experiencing joint pain, swelling, and some loss of flexibility. Wendell probably has __________.
 
  A) rheumatoid arthritis
  B) osteoarthritis
  C) osteoporosis
  D) diabetes mellitus

Question 2

Frailty __________.
 
  A) leaves older people highly vulnerable in the face of infection, extreme temperatures, or injury
  B) is mostly caused by primary rather than secondary aging
  C) is a serious condition, but does not interfere with everyday competence
  D) is entirely caused by secondary rather than primary aging


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Kjones0604

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Wow, this really help

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