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Aging Related to Comobities in Body Systems - Coggle Diagram
Aging Related to Comobities in Body Systems
Nervous System
Musculoskeletal System
Respiratory System
Integumentary Changes
changes related to age
Skin becomes thinner and easier to damage
decreased ability of the skin to heal
decrease in volume and elasticity
wrinkles
less blood flow and less glandular activity
dry skin
loss of protective layer of fat
decrease in collagen
loss of some sense of touch
decreased ability to sense vibration, heat, cold, and pressure
fragile blood vessels
unexpected changes
alopecia
dermatitis
skin cancer
basal cell carcinoma
squamous cell carcinoma
melanoma
shingles
hives
Immune System
normal aging process
reduced production of B and T cells in bone marrow and thymus
diminished function of mature lymphocytes in secondary lymphoid tissue
fewer immune cells present in the body
reduced ability to detect and correct cell defects making it more likely for cancer to develop.
immune response becomes slower
unexpected changes
autoimmune disease
type 1 diabetes
Lupus
rheumatoid arthritis
primary immune deficiency
severe combined immunodeficiency
acquired immune deficiency
HIV/Aids
overactive immune system
asthma
eczama
allergic rhinitis
Digestive System
cardiac
renal
sensory
endocrine
reproductive