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futuristic

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Dizziness and vertigo occur at greater rates in older adults due to all of the following factors except
 
  a. age-related structural changes in the vestibular system.
  b. problems integrating sensory information coming to the brain to control posture.
  c. reduction in the number of temperature receptors.
  d. certain medications and illnesses that increase dizziness.

Question 2

The problem of vertigo is associated with
 
  a. kinesthesis.
  b. the vestibular system.
  c. temperature sensitivity.
  d. pain sensitivity.


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Jadwiga9

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Reply #1 on: Aug 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: c

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: b


futuristic

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Reply 2 on: Aug 23, 2018
Gracias!

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Wow, this really help

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