chapter 10:2 physical changes of aging
inflammation of the joints
arthritis
nervous
blood flow to the brain decreases,progressive loss of brain,sense of smell, vision,hearing diminish
musculoskeletal
bones become more brittle,gradual loss in height, movement becomes slower
lens of eye becomes cloudy or opaque
cataracts
alveoli lose their elasticity
emphysema
increased intraocular pressure in the eye
glaucoma
Most physical changes that occur with aging are____ and take place over a ____ of time.
gradual, a long period of time
urinary
kidney decreases in size,poor circulation to the kidney,causes less of fluids
Previous _____,_____,______ status, _____ environment can also have an effect.
lifestyle,nutrition,economic,social
digestive
muscle action becomes slower,teeth are lost,less saliva
If an individual can recognize the changes an ____ part of aging,the individual can usually learn to _____ and ____ with the changes
normal,adapt,cope
calcium and minerals are lost from bones and bones become brittle and more likely to fracture
osteoporosis
endocrine
production of some hormones,metabolic rate decreases, less alert
In addiction,the ___ and ____ of change varies with different individual.
rate,degree
respiratory
rip cage become more rigid, frequent dyspnea,difficulty in coughing up secretions
integumentary
skin becomes less elastic,dry,increase sensitivity in temperature (cold)
formation of a blood clot
thrombus
reproductive
vaginal infection,increases hormones,decreasing levels of teleostorole
circulatory
weakness,dizziness,blood pressure may increase or decrease