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theo

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Osteoporosis is common in the elderly. This disease causes the bones to:
 
  A) become denser (thicken).
  B) become less dense (thin out).
  C) produce more blood cells.
  D) shorten and become thicker.

Question 2

One of the common problems the elderly experience due to a changing neurological system is:
 
  A) increased heart rate.
  B) impaired swallowing.
  C) clinical depression.
  D) drug toxicity.


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polinasid

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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


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Reply 2 on: Jul 12, 2018
:D TYSM

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