Chat with AIExam 3: Physical Aspects of Aging: Changes in Our Bodies
Men and women are very different in the aging of their _____ systems.
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When sleep is disturbed because of an advance in circadian rhythm, an effective treatment is to
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Describe two connections between different body systems that influence functioning and the influence of one organismic factor.
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Answered by Examlex AI CopilotTwo connections between different body systems that influence functioning are the connection between the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, and the connection between the endocrine and reproductive systems.
The respiratory and cardiovascular systems are connected through the process of gas exchange. The respiratory system brings oxygen into the body and removes carbon dioxide, while the cardiovascular system transports these gases to and from the body's cells. The functioning of one system directly impacts the functioning of the other, as any impairment in the respiratory system can lead to decreased oxygen delivery to the cells, affecting the cardiovascular system's ability to distribute oxygenated blood.
The endocrine and reproductive systems are connected through the release of hormones. The endocrine system produces hormones that regulate the reproductive system, including the menstrual cycle and fertility. For example, the hormone estrogen, produced by the endocrine system, plays a crucial role in the development of female reproductive organs and the regulation of the menstrual cycle. Any imbalance in hormone production can impact reproductive functioning, such as irregular menstrual cycles or infertility.
One organismic factor that influences these connections is stress. Chronic stress can lead to increased respiratory rate and heart rate, impacting the functioning of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Additionally, stress can disrupt hormone production in the endocrine system, affecting reproductive functioning. Therefore, stress can have a significant influence on the interconnected functioning of these body systems.
Loss of muscle strength with age has recently been found to predict later
(33) Which of the following stages of sleep declines with advanced age?
(40) An older adult whose stomach lining has atrophied will have difficulty digesting
(46) Discuss the normal age-related changes in the elimination system (i.e., kidney, bladder, colon). How do these changes impact daily life?
(24) Which of the following is an example of an autoimmune disease?
(30) Wrinkling of the skin as one grows older seems to be due to
(27) Older adults are more likely to lose teeth than younger adults because
(34) An exercise that appears to boost the functioning of the immune system is
(36) Which of the following is not one of the usual reasons for a deficit in respiration with advanced age?
(34) Comparisons of older good sleepers who sleep more than 8 hours a night to those who sleep less than 6 has found that those who sleep longer
(30) Older adults are frequently advised to increase the amount of ____ that they use.
(37) Which of the following external changes might be regarded as senescent?
(38) Describe three age-related physical changes that are senescent and three that are not. Explain why these changes are or are not senescent.
(33) Many physical systems, tissues, and cells become more susceptible to injury and disease with advanced age. This increased susceptibility is known as
(31) The disorder in which bones become very fragile and which occurs most frequently in older Asian and white women is known as
(28) Cells which are very active during childhood and which build new bone from calcium are called
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