Which Statement Regarding the Elderly and Age as Predisposing Factor

Question

Which statement regarding the elderly and age as predisposing factor to disease is false?
A) All organs have the ability to regenerate so they work better as one gets older.
B) Aging changes normal body function.
C) As people live longer they become more susceptible to disease.
D) General body function is reduced as people age.

Accepted Answer

The predisposing factor, age, cannot be controlled by the individual. A child is more susceptible to disease because their immune system is still developing. The elderly are more susceptible to disease because their body functions reduce as they get older. Neither of these instances can be controlled by an individual.