What type of skin changes occur as a result of aging?

What will be an ideal response?


The skin becomes thinner and less elastic, age spots develop, and fat deposits under the skin diminish. Facial lines develop, and the skin begins to sag and lose color.

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T and/or throat culture would be used to diagnose _____

A) bronchitis B) laryngitis C) sinusitis D) tonsillitis

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Stress can result from either negative or positive situations. 2. The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system initiates the stress response. 3. Endorphins are released during the fight-or-flight reaction to relieve pain in case of injury. 4. The fight-or-flight reaction occurs even if a physical response to a stressor is unnecessary. 5. Behavioral responses to stress are controlled by the somatic nervous system.

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CHD risk is reduced by all of the following EXCEPT

a. smoking cessation. b. blood pressure under 120/80. c. LDL below 100 mg/dL. d. HDL below 40 mg/dL.

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A patient who has aphasia would have

A. paralysis of like extremities on both sides of the body B. no speech C. no muscular coordination D. difficulty with speech

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