Age-related Changes by Amie Poquiz

Age-Related Changes in Respiratory System

mariejoyceguitering18 — 2023-02-14 17:57:31 UTC

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Respiratory  muscles weaken 
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Lung tissue becomes less elastic
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Difficulty in breathing 
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Lack of strength to cough and clear the airway of secretions.

Age-related changes in Urinary System

2023-02-14 17:57:43 UTC

- Blood supply to kidneys is reduced
- Kidneys atrophy
- kidney function decreases
- Urine becomes concentrated
- Urinary frequency, urgency and incontinence may occur
- Nighttime urination (NOCTURIA) may occur

2023-02-14 18:01:20 UTC

Age related changes in skeletal system

sylviarosario27 — 2023-02-14 18:06:37 UTC

2023-02-14 18:09:31 UTC

- Decreased pump activity
- Increased permeability
- Delayed immune response in lymphatic system
- Reduced production of B and T cells in bone marrow and thymus and diminished function of mature lymphocytes in secondary lymphoid tissues

2023-02-14 18:14:12 UTC

* Muscle fibres reduce in number and shrink in size
* Changes in the nervous system cause muscles to have reduced tone and ability to contract.
* Muscle tissue is replaced more slowly and lost muscle tissue is replaced with a tough, fibrous tissue.

frixtambal — 2023-02-14 18:14:29 UTC

Age-Related Changes in Digestive System

mariejoyceguitering18 — 2023-02-14 18:15:20 UTC

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Salivary glands produce less saliva
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Difficulty in swallowing (Dysphagia)
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Decrease secretion of digestive juices
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Difficulty digesting fried and fatty foods

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Decrease taste sensation
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Peristalsis decreases
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Lost teeth from illness or lack of adequate dental care

Age related changes in reproductive system

sylviarosario27 — 2023-02-14 18:20:59 UTC