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5 Cards in this Set
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structural |
Muscles- loss of mass and tone, increased stiffness, decreased strength skeleton- flattening of the cushion between vertebrae (shrinking) bones become larger, but hollowed and more fragile skin- loss of elasticity resulting in wrinkles, loss of natural oils, thinning, changes in pigmentation (age spots) |
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sensory |
taste- eating patterns and appetite changes; taste buds change smell- decreases vision- declines, distance becomes difficult, decreased ability to adjust to changes in light, increased risk of eye disease such as glaucoma and cataracts hearing- loss speech- changes in anatomy of mouth, weakness in muscles may affect word formation |
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systems |
circulatory system- heart weakens and bp increases causes person to move slower, more fatigued and lose balance respiratory system- muscles work harder, less air is moved, breathing slows digestive system- one of the least affected by age, dieting and exercise continue to be important teeth become more brittle, and speed of digestion and elimination is decreased due to peristalsis (movement in intestines) urinary system- weakening of bladder resulting in more frequent urination, prostate enlargement |
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Psychological aspects of aging
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1. memory 2. adaption to change 3. reminiscing 4. intelligence |
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memory |
short term memory declines while long term memory improves. |
