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Overview of the Anatomy and Physiology (Respiratory system (Stiffening…
Overview of the Anatomy and Physiology
Respiratory system
Stiffening of rib cage
Decline in respiratory function
Blood vessels harden
Endocrine system
Decline in functioning of β-cells of pancreas
Estrogen deficiency in women
Digestive system
liver mass and function decline
peristalsis is reduced
Urinary system
●Reduction in number of nephrons
Musculoskeletal system
Bone loss
Hardening of cartilage
Reproductive system
●Female menopause
Nervous system
Motor control of movements diminishes
Conduction of nerve impulses is slower
Special senses
Taste and smell diminish
Hair cells of the ear get damaged
Eye lens become stiff and/or opaque
Resistance and immunity
●Reduction in resistance and immunity
Pathophysiology
At maturity most organs have considerable spare capacity or functional reserve. Functional reserve is the remaining capacity of an organ to perform its physiological activity. It indicates the loss of function which must occur before physiological changes become ev
As you get old certain changes happen in different systems of the body.