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What is a common expected change in the abdomen of older adults due to aging?
What is a common expected change in the abdomen of older adults due to aging?
Which of the following is NOT an expected digestive change in older adults?
Which of the following is NOT an expected digestive change in older adults?
What is a potential risk associated with decreased peristalsis in older adults?
What is a potential risk associated with decreased peristalsis in older adults?
What makes peritoneal inflammation more difficult to detect in older adults?
What makes peritoneal inflammation more difficult to detect in older adults?
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What abdominal change might an older adult experience due to aging?
What abdominal change might an older adult experience due to aging?
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Study Notes
Changes in the Abdomen with Aging
- Weaker abdominal muscles:
- Decreased muscle tone
- Increased fat deposits (adipose tissue) leading to a rounder abdomen.
- Increased abdominal girth (waist circumference).
Changes in the Digestive System with Aging
- Decreased saliva and gastric secretions
- Impaired gastric motility (muscle contractions in the stomach that move food along) and peristalsis (wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the intestines).
- Increased gas (flatulence)
- Risk of constipation and fecal impaction due to slower food transit
- Reduced abdominal pain and tenderness, making it harder to detect peritoneal inflammation.
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Explore how aging affects the abdomen and digestive system. This quiz covers the impact of weaker abdominal muscles, changes in digestive function, and the implications for health as we age. Test your knowledge of these physiological changes and their significance.
