Aging: Definitions, Trends and Physiologic Changes PHTR 627 Ruth Hansen PT, DPT, CCS
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What is the study of populations called?

  • Demography (correct)
  • Sociology
  • Gerontology
  • Epidemiology

    • At what age does 'old age' typically start?

  • 75 years
  • 65 years (correct)
  • 70 years
  • 60 years

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

  • Older adults
  • Elderly
  • Frail elderly
  • Oldest old (correct)

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

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

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

    <p>'You can’t teach an old dog new tricks'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>'Old age' may start earlier than the typical chronological age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the text?

    <p>Impact of aging on the human body</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Musculoskeletal System</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>1%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Nervous System</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Slower reflexes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Cardiovascular System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What functional change occurs in the genitourinary system with age?

    <p>Higher incidence of incontinence</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Gastrointestinal system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common impact of aging on reaction speed?

    <p>Delay in perception of stimulus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the peak cardiac output with age?

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

    What is a common impact of aging on muscle tissue?

    <p>Decrease in muscle mass with age</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>15%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Decreased step length</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Somatosensory system</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Remote memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Somatosensory system</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Dynamic strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

    What does presbycusis primarily affect first?

    <p>High frequencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Vision loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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