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What is the term for the study of the aging process?
What is the term for the study of the aging process?
- Gerontology (correct)
- Gerontology (correct)
- Geriatrics
- Geriatriics
What is the result of less oil secretions in the skin as people age?
What is the result of less oil secretions in the skin as people age?
- Thick, rough skin
- Moist, supple skin
- Oily, acne-prone skin
- Dry, fragile skin (correct)
What is the effect of a decrease in nerve cells in the elderly?
What is the effect of a decrease in nerve cells in the elderly?
- Improved reflexes
- No change in reflexes
- Increased nerve endings
- Slowed reflexes (correct)
What is the result of a decrease in peristalsis in the elderly?
What is the result of a decrease in peristalsis in the elderly?
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What is the effect of a decrease in kidney function in the elderly?
What is the effect of a decrease in kidney function in the elderly?
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What is the term for the loss of physical or mental health?
What is the term for the loss of physical or mental health?
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What is the result of a decrease in hormone production in the elderly?
What is the result of a decrease in hormone production in the elderly?
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What is the importance of nutrition in the elderly?
What is the importance of nutrition in the elderly?
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What is the result of a decrease in muscle cells in the elderly?
What is the result of a decrease in muscle cells in the elderly?
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What is the effect of a decrease in blood flow to the brain in the elderly?
What is the effect of a decrease in blood flow to the brain in the elderly?
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