Which of the following in general maintains it functional level well into old age?
a) blood flow
b) mouth taste
c) GI tract
d) saliva production
Which of the following function/s alter/s with progressing age?
a) decreased stomach acid
b) decreased blood flow
c) decrease in saliva
d) all of these
Explanation: decreased saliva affects chewing and swallowing
Which of the following deal/s with bone loss during the process of aging?
a) osteopenia
b) osteoporosis
c) both a and b
d) none of these
Explanation: these occur between the age of 30 to 40 in both men and women
In which of the following only mineral content of bone decreases during the process of aging?
a) osteopenia
b) osteoporosis
c) osteomalcia
d) none of these
Explanation: Osteopenia is a loss of bone mineral density (BMD) that weakens bones.
In which of the following both decrease in bone mineral content and a decrease in bone matrix occur during the process of aging?
a) osteopenia
b) osteoporosis
c) osteomalcia
d) none of these
Explanation: Osteoporosis develops when more bone is broken down than replaced. The inside of a bone looks something like a honeycomb.
Usual aging is accompanied by a lower production of………
a) neurotransmitter
b) urine
c) blood
d) none of these
