Aging: Definitions, Trends and Physiologic Changes PHTR 627 Ruth Hansen PT, DPT, CCS

What is the study of populations called?

At what age does 'old age' typically start?

What is the term used for people over 85 years of age?

Which factor affects population demographics by decreasing the number of births?

What is a common stereotype about aging that is not supported by research?

What does the author imply about the definition of 'old age'?

What is the main focus of the text?

Which system experiences a decrease in muscle mass and size with age?

What is the normal progressive loss in bone mass per year for men?

Which system experiences atrophy of brain and spinal nerves with age?

What is a common effect of aging on the respiratory system?

Which system experiences a decline in elasticity of blood vessels with age?

What functional change occurs in the genitourinary system with age?

Which system experiences a decrease in mastication and peristaltic motion with age?

What is a common impact of aging on reaction speed?

What happens to the peak cardiac output with age?

What is a common impact of aging on muscle tissue?

What is the percentage decrease in gait velocity per decade for normal walking?

What does the text attribute the decline in gait velocity to?

What sensory system experiences a decrease in touch sensitivity with aging?

What is the most common factor in aging according to the text?

What is the term used to refer to memory of events that occurred a long time ago and are not frequently recalled?

Which sensory system experiences a decrease in sensitivity to temperature with aging?

What type of strength shows a decrease with age at higher speeds?

What is the term used to refer to the ability to take in and understand information?

What is the term used to refer to the ability to retrieve information?

What does presbycusis primarily affect first?

What type of loss is universal over age 50 in the sensory system?

What environmental factor is mentioned as influencing attitudes toward aging and impacting function?