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What effect does aging have on liver mass and hepatic perfusion?
What effect does aging have on liver mass and hepatic perfusion?
- Decrease with major impact on routine liver function values
- Increase with no major impact on routine liver function values
- Increase with major impact on routine liver function values
- Decrease with no major impact on routine liver function values (correct)
Which of the following is a consequence of aging in the endocrine system?
Which of the following is a consequence of aging in the endocrine system?
- Reduced insulin resistance
- Reduced gonadal sensitivity to gonadotropins (correct)
- Increased pancreatic β‐cell regeneration
- Increased circulating IGF levels
What is the term for age-related loss of muscle mass?
What is the term for age-related loss of muscle mass?
- Eclampsia
- Sarcopenia (correct)
- Myocardial infarction
- Emphysema
What integumentary changes occur with aging?
What integumentary changes occur with aging?
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What age-related changes impact vision?
What age-related changes impact vision?
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Which sensory system is affected by age-related changes in hair cells and spiral ganglion neurons?
Which sensory system is affected by age-related changes in hair cells and spiral ganglion neurons?
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What is a common effect of aging on the musculoskeletal system?
What is a common effect of aging on the musculoskeletal system?
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How does aging affect insulin resistance?
How does aging affect insulin resistance?
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What is the term for the loss of bone mass associated with aging?
What is the term for the loss of bone mass associated with aging?
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How does aging affect gonadal sensitivity to gonadotropins in men?
How does aging affect gonadal sensitivity to gonadotropins in men?
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