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 This activity contains 10 questions.

Question 1.
____________ may be defined as this combination of an individual's functional health, feelings of competence, independence in ADLs, and satisfaction with one's social circumstances.  
 
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Question 2.
A (n)_____ is a short-term disease or infection, often debilitating to older persons. 
 
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Question 3.
The most common chronic condition among persons age 65 and over is _____. 
 
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Question 4.
_______ is a condition in which sacs in the intestinal wall become infected
 
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Question 5.
The major cause of death among people age 65 and older is _____. 
 
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Question 6.
The major risk factor for cardiovascular disease is _____. 
 
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Question 7.
The progression from HIV to AIDS is _______ among older people than younger people. 
 
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Question 8.
_______ is the loss of muscle and bone due to inactivity.
 
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Question 9.
For women entering menopause, _____ is the primary cause of bone loss. 
 
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Question 10.
Dietary changes, weigh loss and Kegel exercises are techniques used to manage _______.
 
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