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What is a common result of the physiological changes in old age described in the text?
What is a common result of the physiological changes in old age described in the text?
Which body change is characteristic of old age according to the text?
Which body change is characteristic of old age according to the text?
What may develop due to slowed autonomic reflexes in old age?
What may develop due to slowed autonomic reflexes in old age?
What is a general effect of the physiological changes in old age on the body's response to stress?
What is a general effect of the physiological changes in old age on the body's response to stress?
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What happens to the skin in old age according to the text?
What happens to the skin in old age according to the text?
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What type of balance is defined as the ability to move without losing balance or falling?
What type of balance is defined as the ability to move without losing balance or falling?
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Which system is affected by aging, leading to a slowdown in short-term memory and motor activities?
Which system is affected by aging, leading to a slowdown in short-term memory and motor activities?
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What is the primary factor causing decreased walking speed in individuals over 70 years of age?
What is the primary factor causing decreased walking speed in individuals over 70 years of age?
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Where should the center of gravity of the body rest to maintain static balance?
Where should the center of gravity of the body rest to maintain static balance?
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What is the typical rate of decrease in walking speed every ten years after the age of 70?
What is the typical rate of decrease in walking speed every ten years after the age of 70?
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