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Effects of Aging on the Integumentary and Endocrine Systems

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What is a consequence of decreased stomach acid production in the elderly?

Delay in emptying time (correct)
Increased absorption of nutrients
Enhanced central feeding drive
Increased kidney function

What is a characteristic of the aging kidney?

Enhanced ability to eliminate toxins
Increased glomerular filtration rate
Decreased kidney size (correct)
Increased renal blood flow

What is a consequence of decreased lung capillaries and alveoli in the elderly?

Increased surface area for gas exchange
Increased oxygen uptake
Decreased oxygen uptake (correct)
Decreased chest wall stiffness

What is a consequence of decreased cardiac output in the elderly?

Increased risk of cardiac arrhythmia (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of impaired intercostal muscle contraction in the elderly?

Increased chest wall stiffness (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of decreased motility in the large intestine in the elderly?

Malabsorption and malnutrition (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of decreased Langerhans cells in the skin with aging?

Accentuation of skin markings and fine scale (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of decreased growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor production with aging?

Decreased protein synthesis (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of decreased subcutaneous fat and poor capillary function with aging?

Increased risk of pressure ulcers (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of immune system decline with aging?

Increased incidence of cancer and autoimmunity (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of aging skin?

Accentuation of skin markings and fine scale (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of endocrine dysfunction with aging?

Increased risk of osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and diabetes (D) Signup and view all the answers

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