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