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jc611

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At 61 years of age and older, which of the following physiological changes takes place?
 
  a. Cortisol from the adrenal cortex is diminished by 50 percent.
  b. There is a 25 to 30 percent decrease in kidney mass.
  c. An increase in neurotransmitters in the nervous system results in a decrease in coordination.
  d. The ear canal atrophies, and the eardrum thins.

Question 2

Which of the following may occur when there is bleeding from a large vein?
 
  A) Hypoperfusion B) Air embolism
  C) Transmission of bloodborne illnesses D) All of the above


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Amiracle

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

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jc611

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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