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How does the stiffening of vessels with age affect the cardiovascular system?
How does the stiffening of vessels with age affect the cardiovascular system?
- Decreases systemic vascular resistance and cardiac afterload
- Has no impact on the cardiovascular system
- Leads to decreased workload on the heart
- Increases systemic vascular resistance and cardiac afterload (correct)
Which of the following is a characteristic of normal physiological changes due to ageing?
Which of the following is a characteristic of normal physiological changes due to ageing?
- Dilatation of the aorta
- Increased aldosterone concentration and response to sodium restriction
- Ventricular relaxation delayed at the time of mitral valve opening
- Reduced maximum heart rate (correct)
What is the impact of aged-related decline on organ systems?
What is the impact of aged-related decline on organ systems?
- It varies between individuals and affects all organ systems at different rates (correct)
- It has no impact on organ systems
- It does not affect organ systems
- It affects all organ systems uniformly
How does ageing affect an older person’s reserves in times of stress and illness?
How does ageing affect an older person’s reserves in times of stress and illness?
Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of the age-related physiological changes in the hematological system?
Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of the age-related physiological changes in the hematological system?
What is a consequence of the reduced total blood and plasma volume due to age-related physiological changes in the hematological system?
What is a consequence of the reduced total blood and plasma volume due to age-related physiological changes in the hematological system?
Which age-related change affects the immune system's innate and acquired immunity?
Which age-related change affects the immune system's innate and acquired immunity?
What is a result of the decreased cell-mediated immunity due to age-related physiological changes in the immune system?
What is a result of the decreased cell-mediated immunity due to age-related physiological changes in the immune system?
What is an effect of the reduced liver mass due to age-related physiological changes in the digestive system?
What is an effect of the reduced liver mass due to age-related physiological changes in the digestive system?
Which clinical manifestation is associated with the age-related changes in the immune system's B-cell and T-cell responses?
Which clinical manifestation is associated with the age-related changes in the immune system's B-cell and T-cell responses?
What is a consequence of the reduced energy requirements due to reduced muscle mass and activity levels in the aging process?
What is a consequence of the reduced energy requirements due to reduced muscle mass and activity levels in the aging process?
Which clinical manifestation is associated with the age-related changes in the hematological system's responsiveness to thrombotic stimulators?
Which clinical manifestation is associated with the age-related changes in the hematological system's responsiveness to thrombotic stimulators?
What is a consequence of the reduced synthesis of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors due to age-related physiological changes in the digestive system?
What is a consequence of the reduced synthesis of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors due to age-related physiological changes in the digestive system?
What is a result of the decreased pancreatic mass and enzyme reserves due to age-related physiological changes in the digestive system?
What is a result of the decreased pancreatic mass and enzyme reserves due to age-related physiological changes in the digestive system?
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