Describe the normal anatomical, systemic, and physiological changes associated with the aging integumentary system
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: The skin and other tissues become thinner and drier, reducing their elasticity, contributing to wrinkles and high blood pressure. hair turns gray because follicles produce less melanin, the brown pigment of hair and the iris of the eye. the face looks flappy because elastic and collagen fibers decrease in connective tissue and muscle tone is lost
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following is a condition where blood pH is below 7.35?
a) Isodosis b) Acidosis c) Alkalosis d) Alkalemia e) None of these choices
The posterior pituitary secretes _________.
A. prolactin (PRL) B. adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) C. oxytocin (OT) D. thyroid hormone (TH) E. growth hormone (GH)
Milky lymph draining from the small intestine is called __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).