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Aging and Healthcare Conditions Quiz

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Which of the following is a normal age-related change in older adults?

Decrease in the number of air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs (correct)

Increased contraction of esophageal muscles

Increased effectiveness of insulin in controlling blood glucose level

Faster response of immune system cells

What happens to the heart and blood vessels as people age?

They become more elastic and fill with blood more quickly

They become larger and have an increased blood flow

They become smaller and have a decreased blood flow

They become stiffer and fill with blood more slowly (correct)

Which bodily system is less affected by aging than most other parts of the body?

Immune system

Respiratory system

Endocrine system

Digestive system (correct)

What happens to insulin as people age?

It becomes less effective in controlling blood glucose level Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the diaphragm and muscles between the ribs as people age?

They weaken Signup and view all the answers

What happens to blood pressure as people age?

It tends to increase Signup and view all the answers

What tends to happen to the lens of the eye as people age?

It stiffens and becomes denser, making it difficult to see in dim light Signup and view all the answers

What tends to happen to high-pitched sounds as people age?

They become more difficult to hear (presbycusis) Signup and view all the answers

What tends to happen to the number of nerve cells in the brain with aging?

It decreases, although new connections are made between the remaining nerve cells Signup and view all the answers

What tends to happen to the kidneys as people age?

They tend to become smaller because the number of cells decrease Signup and view all the answers

What tends to happen to muscle mass and strength as people age?

They tend to decrease, beginning around age 30 and continuing throughout life Signup and view all the answers

What tends to happen to the bladder as people age?

The maximum volume of urine that the bladder can hold decreases, resulting in older people needing to urinate more often Signup and view all the answers