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Which system is affected by the loss of flexibility and stiff joints in aging?
Which system is affected by the loss of flexibility and stiff joints in aging?
What is the cause of diminished height in aging?
What is the cause of diminished height in aging?
Which system experiences slower reaction time and learning in aging?
Which system experiences slower reaction time and learning in aging?
What is the primary cause of glaucoma in aging?
What is the primary cause of glaucoma in aging?
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Which system is affected by the loss of balance and vertigo in aging?
Which system is affected by the loss of balance and vertigo in aging?
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What is the effect of thick and hardened heart valves in aging?
What is the effect of thick and hardened heart valves in aging?
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Which system is affected by the loss of auditory hair cells in aging?
Which system is affected by the loss of auditory hair cells in aging?
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What is the effect of loss of appetite and poor nutrition in aging?
What is the effect of loss of appetite and poor nutrition in aging?
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Which system is affected by the loss of visual acuity in aging?
Which system is affected by the loss of visual acuity in aging?
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What is the cause of loss of flexibility and atrophy in aging?
What is the cause of loss of flexibility and atrophy in aging?
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Which system is affected by decreased taste sensation and tongue atrophy?
Which system is affected by decreased taste sensation and tongue atrophy?
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What causes enlargement of the ventricles of the heart?
What causes enlargement of the ventricles of the heart?
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Which system is affected by decreased enzyme activity and menopause?
Which system is affected by decreased enzyme activity and menopause?
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What is a common effect of decreased peristalsis and decreased sensory perception?
What is a common effect of decreased peristalsis and decreased sensory perception?
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Which system is affected by hypertrophy of the bladder and urinary retention?
Which system is affected by hypertrophy of the bladder and urinary retention?
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What causes reduced elasticity of blood vessels and issues with regulating blood pressure?
What causes reduced elasticity of blood vessels and issues with regulating blood pressure?
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Which system is affected by diminished production and function of T cells and B cells?
Which system is affected by diminished production and function of T cells and B cells?
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What is a common effect of decreased egg production and decreased estrogen production?
What is a common effect of decreased egg production and decreased estrogen production?
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Which system is affected by decreased blood flow to the kidneys and circulatory issues?
Which system is affected by decreased blood flow to the kidneys and circulatory issues?
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What causes diminished ability to distinguish 'self' from other and increased autoimmune disease?
What causes diminished ability to distinguish 'self' from other and increased autoimmune disease?
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Which system is affected by the loss of nerve cells and slower nerve conduction in aging?
Which system is affected by the loss of nerve cells and slower nerve conduction in aging?
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What is the effect of dry and fragile skin in aging?
What is the effect of dry and fragile skin in aging?
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What causes thickening of nails in aging?
What causes thickening of nails in aging?
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Which system is affected by the loss of flexibility, stiffness in joints, and an unsteady gait in aging?
Which system is affected by the loss of flexibility, stiffness in joints, and an unsteady gait in aging?
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What causes diminished height and kyphosis in aging?
What causes diminished height and kyphosis in aging?
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What is a common effect of decreased bone density and increased risk of fractures in aging?
What is a common effect of decreased bone density and increased risk of fractures in aging?
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Which system is affected by changes in visual acuity, cataracts, and presbyopia in aging?
Which system is affected by changes in visual acuity, cataracts, and presbyopia in aging?
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What is the cause of increased intraocular pressure and glaucoma in aging?
What is the cause of increased intraocular pressure and glaucoma in aging?
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What is a common effect of decreased deep sleep and more frequent naps in aging?
What is a common effect of decreased deep sleep and more frequent naps in aging?
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Which system is affected by presbycusis, strains to hear, and loss of auditory hair cells in aging?
Which system is affected by presbycusis, strains to hear, and loss of auditory hair cells in aging?
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Which system is affected by decreased saliva production, swallowing difficulties, and receding gums?
Which system is affected by decreased saliva production, swallowing difficulties, and receding gums?
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What is a common effect of decreased taste sensation and decreased peristalsis in aging?
What is a common effect of decreased taste sensation and decreased peristalsis in aging?
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Which system is affected by decreased activity and decreased sensory perception?
Which system is affected by decreased activity and decreased sensory perception?
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What causes decreased enzyme activity, menopause, and glucose intolerance with non-insulin dependent slower metabolism?
What causes decreased enzyme activity, menopause, and glucose intolerance with non-insulin dependent slower metabolism?
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Which system is affected by decreased egg production, decreased estrogen production, and poor perineal muscle tone?
Which system is affected by decreased egg production, decreased estrogen production, and poor perineal muscle tone?
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What causes decreased penile and testicle size, atherosclerosis, and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?
What causes decreased penile and testicle size, atherosclerosis, and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?
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Which system is affected by diminished production and function of T cells and B cells, and less resistance to infection?
Which system is affected by diminished production and function of T cells and B cells, and less resistance to infection?
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What causes diminished ability to distinguish 'self' from other and increased autoimmune disease?
What causes diminished ability to distinguish 'self' from other and increased autoimmune disease?
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Which system is affected by reduced elasticity of blood vessels and issues with regulating blood pressure?
Which system is affected by reduced elasticity of blood vessels and issues with regulating blood pressure?
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What causes enlargement of the ventricles (lower chambers) of the heart and weak myocardial muscle?
What causes enlargement of the ventricles (lower chambers) of the heart and weak myocardial muscle?
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Which system is affected by the loss of nerve cells, slower nerve conduction, and slower reaction time in aging?
Which system is affected by the loss of nerve cells, slower nerve conduction, and slower reaction time in aging?
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What is the cause of loss of flexibility, stiff joints, and an unsteady gait in aging?
What is the cause of loss of flexibility, stiff joints, and an unsteady gait in aging?
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Which system is affected by changes in visual acuity, cataracts, and presbyopia in aging?
Which system is affected by changes in visual acuity, cataracts, and presbyopia in aging?
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What causes reduced elasticity of blood vessels and issues with regulating blood pressure in aging?
What causes reduced elasticity of blood vessels and issues with regulating blood pressure in aging?
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What causes diminished ability to distinguish 'self' from other and increased autoimmune disease in aging?
What causes diminished ability to distinguish 'self' from other and increased autoimmune disease in aging?
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Which system is affected by the loss of muscle strength in the thorax, decreased air exchange, and increased risk of infections?
Which system is affected by the loss of muscle strength in the thorax, decreased air exchange, and increased risk of infections?
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What causes decreased absorption of vitamins and minerals, constipation, and decreased peristalsis in aging?
What causes decreased absorption of vitamins and minerals, constipation, and decreased peristalsis in aging?
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What causes decreased enzyme activity, menopause, and glucose intolerance with non-insulin dependent slower metabolism in aging?
What causes decreased enzyme activity, menopause, and glucose intolerance with non-insulin dependent slower metabolism in aging?
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Which system is affected by decreased egg production, decreased estrogen production, and poor perineal muscle tone in aging?
Which system is affected by decreased egg production, decreased estrogen production, and poor perineal muscle tone in aging?
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What causes diminished production and function of T cells and B cells, less resistance to infection, and increased autoimmune disease in aging?
What causes diminished production and function of T cells and B cells, less resistance to infection, and increased autoimmune disease in aging?
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Study Notes
Effects of Aging on the Body
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Integumentary system: Aging leads to wrinkling, sagging skin, loss of elasticity, dry and fragile skin, thicker nails, increased risk for skin tears, bruising, and pressure sores.
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Musculoskeletal system: Aging results in loss of flexibility, arthritis, decreased muscle mass, strength, and endurance, stiff joints, unsteady gait, diminished height, and increased risk of fractures.
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Nervous system: Aging leads to loss of nerve cells, slow nerve conduction, slower reaction time, slower learning, slower perception of pain, reduced cerebral circulation, loss of balance and vertigo, frequent falls, and increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Eyes: Aging causes changes in visual acuity, cataracts, cloudy lens, presbyopia (farsightedness), inability for lens adjustment, glaucoma, less time spent in deep sleep, more frequent naps, less restful sleep, and changes in hearing.
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Ears: Aging results in presbycusis (strains to hear, missed cues), loss of auditory hair cells, diminished sense of smell, loss of appetite, poor nutrition, diminished sense of taste, increased use of salt or spices.
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Cardiovascular system: Aging leads to thick and hardened heart valves, inadequate pumping of blood through the heart, dilated aorta causing enlargement of the ventricles, weak myocardial muscle causing ineffective pumping of the heart, and reduced elasticity of blood vessels causing issues with regulating blood pressure.
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Respiratory system: Aging results in changes in the upper airway, decreased elasticity and loss of muscle strength in the trachea, decreased air exchange, increased retained secretions, drier mucous membranes, and increased risk of infections.
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Gastrointestinal system: Aging leads to decreased taste sensation, tongue atrophy, decreased saliva production, swallowing and chewing difficulties, receding gums, weakened lining of the esophagus, decreased absorption of vitamins and minerals, constipation, decreased peristalsis, decreased activity, and decreased sensory perception.
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Urinary system: Aging results in hypertrophy of the bladder, urinary frequency, nocturia, urinary retention, decreased blood flow to kidneys, circulatory issues affecting the ability to eliminate drugs, and incontinence.
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Endocrine system: Aging leads to decreased enzyme activity, menopause, glucose intolerance, slower metabolism, decreased egg production and estrogen production in females, poor perineal muscle tone, decreased penile and testicle size, atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis, and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
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Immune system: Aging causes diminished production and function of T cells and B cells, less resistance to infection, diminished ability to distinguish "self" from other, increased autoimmune disease, and diminished defenses elsewhere in the body.
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Reproductive system: Aging results in decreased egg production, decreased estrogen production, poor perineal muscle tone in females, andEffects of Aging on Different Body Systems
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Hypertrophy weakens the myocardial muscle in the lower chambers of the heart, leading to ineffective pumping and reduced elasticity of blood vessels, affecting blood pressure regulation.
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Changes in the respiratory system include upper airway and nose changes, as well as decreased elasticity and loss of muscle strength in the trachea and thorax, leading to decreased air exchange and increased risk of infections.
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The gastrointestinal system is affected by decreased taste sensation, tongue atrophy, decreased saliva production, swallowing and chewing difficulties, receding gums, and increased risk of tooth loss.
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Presbyesophagus, the weakening of the lining of the esophagus, leads to decreased absorption of vitamins and minerals, constipation, and decreased peristalsis.
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Aging can cause hypertrophy of the bladder, resulting in urinary frequency, nocturia, urinary retention, and incontinence due to nerve damage or weakened muscles associated with fecal impaction or enlarged prostate.
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Decreased blood flow to the kidneys due to circulatory issues can affect the ability to eliminate drugs.
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The endocrine system experiences decreased enzyme activity, menopause in females leading to glucose intolerance and slower metabolism, and decreased egg and estrogen production, as well as poor perineal muscle tone in both males and females.
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Aging can also lead to decreased sensory perception, decreased activity, and drier mucous membranes, increasing the risk of infections.
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The urinary system is affected by hormone (ADH) changes, improved circulation to the kidney when lying down, and urinary retention due to nerve damage or weakened muscles.
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Decreased blood flow to the kidneys can also affect the ability to eliminate drugs from the body.
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Aging can cause decreased absorption of vitamins and minerals, constipation, and decreased peristalsis in the gastrointestinal system.
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The reproductive system experiences decreased egg and estrogen production in females, and poor perineal muscle tone in both males and females.
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Test your knowledge on the effects of aging on the integumentary and musculoskeletal systems with this quiz. Learn about common signs such as wrinkling, sagging skin, and loss of elasticity, as well as other changes like thinning hair and decreased muscle mass. Challenge yourself to understand the impact of aging on these systems and how it affects overall health and well-being.
