Which of the following sensory changes are normal with aging?
a. Impaired night vision
b. Difficulty hearing low pitch
c. Increase in taste discrimination
d. Heightened sense of smell
A
Night vision becomes impaired as physiological changes in the eye occur. Older adults lose the ability to distinguish high-pitched noises and consonants. Senses of smell and taste are also decreased with aging.
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