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saliriagwu

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on: Aug 20, 2018
One of the reasons the risk for dehydration is so great with older adults is that
 
  A. the thirst mechanism becomes blunted.
  B. they do not have the money to buy drinks.
  C. coffee and tea do not taste as good.
  D. they cannot get beverage containers open.

Question 2

Which is correct about why a person's metabolic rate naturally declines with age?
 
  A. because of the natural gain of muscle mass
  B. because of the tendency for less daily physical activity
  C. because bone mass remains the same
  D. because older people eat less food


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frre432

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B


saliriagwu

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Reply #2 on: Aug 20, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Aug 20, 2018
You're welcome


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