Deron is a 68-year-old man who smoked most of his life and is now battling asthma. He struggles to complete some of his daily activities; otherwise, he is able to live an independent, full life. Which of the following best describes Deron's functional age?

International mortality rates that have been age-adjusted indicate that the country with the lowest annual mortality is ______

Fill in the blank with correct word

Conduction deafness refers to hearing problems that originate in the

a) outer ear. b) inner ear. c) outer and middle ear. d) auditory pathways and brain.