12 Questions
Which of the following is a normal age-related change in older adults?
Decrease in the number of air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs
What happens to the heart and blood vessels as people age?
They become stiffer and fill with blood more slowly
Which bodily system is less affected by aging than most other parts of the body?
Digestive system
What happens to insulin as people age?
It becomes less effective in controlling blood glucose level
What happens to the diaphragm and muscles between the ribs as people age?
They weaken
What happens to blood pressure as people age?
It tends to increase
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
What tends to happen to high-pitched sounds as people age?
They become more difficult to hear (presbycusis)
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
What tends to happen to the kidneys as people age?
They tend to become smaller because the number of cells decrease
What tends to happen to muscle mass and strength as people age?
They tend to decrease, beginning around age 30 and continuing throughout life
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
Test your knowledge about the conditions that affect older adults in healthcare settings, including normal aging processes and non-age-related pathologies. Learn about the impact of aging on muscles used in breathing, lung elasticity, and changes in the heart and blood vessels.
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