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What are some physical changes in later adulthood in the HEART?
The arteries harden and the blood vessels shrink
A 75-year-old man heart pumps less than ____ of blood it pumped in early adulthood
Three-Quarters
TRUE or FALSE: Cataracts are a thickening of the lens of the eye that causes vision to become cloudy, opaque, and distorted
True
TRUE or FALSE: Glaucoma is damage to the optic nerve because of the pressure created by a buildup of fluid in the eye
True
TRUE or FALSE: Depth perception increases if one gets diagnosed with Glaucoma
False: Depth perception DECLINES if one gets diagnosed with Glaucoma
What age is arthritis most common in?
Older Adults
TRUE or FALSE: an inflammation of the joints accompanied by pain, stiffness, and movement problems is called Arthritis
True
Symptoms of Arthritis can be reduced by...
Use of drugs like aspirin, range of motion exercise, and weight reduction
TRUE or FALSE: Osteoporosis is extensive loss of bone tissue lead to become brittle & fragile Affects women more often than men (decreased bone density)
True
An example of prevention of Osteoporosis is not exercising
False - Having a REGULAR exercise program
TRUE or FALSE: The brain’s communication processes become slower in the Adult Brain?
True
What is Selective Attention?
Reduce performance in areas in which they are not competent
Speed of processing information _____ in late adulthood
Declines
TRUE or FALSE: Divided attention is when The more difficult the tasks, the less effectively older adults divide attention
True
TRUE or FALSE: Changes in cognitive activity patterns can result in disuse and lead to atrophy of skills
True
Research suggest that mental that mental exercise may ____ cognitive decline and lower the likelihood of developing Alzheimer disease
Reduce
