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Aging and Changes in Skin, Hair, and Body

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What is a major cause of wrinkles according to the text?

Sun exposure

What is the effect of the decrease in pigment-containing cells in the skin?

More susceptibility to sun damage

What is the primary reason for the decrease in height between the mid-50s and mid-70s in men and women?

Compression of the spine

What causes hair loss according to the text?

<p>Thinning of hair follicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to the initial weight increase between the 20s and mid-50s?

<p>Slowing of metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following voice changes is NOT associated with older adults according to the text?

<p>Increase in volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age does a significant decrease in muscle strength typically occur?

<p>70</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying cause of varicose veins as mentioned in the text?

<p>Decrease in fat layers under the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group is more likely to experience osteoporosis according to the passage?

<p>Fair-skinned, European-American women</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of bones affected by osteoporosis?

<p>Brittle and honeycombed</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which age group is most affected by osteoarthritis?

<p>60s</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the leading cause of broken bones in older women?

<p>Osteoporosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common treatment for osteoarthritis?

<p>Physical therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which age group experiences changes in eye structure that require increased illumination?

<p>40s</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which vision problem results from a gradual and irreversible destruction of receptors in a specific eye region?

<p>Macular degeneration</p> Signup and view all the answers

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