Ageing Dementia and Nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
What happens to lung and chest wall compliance as we age?
A
Decreases
2
Q
What happens to metabolism and the elimination of drugs as we age?
A
Slows down
3
Q
What percentage does cardiac output decrease by?
A
30%
4
Q
What happens to free drug availability as we age?
A
increased due to decreased plasma proteins
5
Q
How much does neuronal density reduce by the age of 80?
A
30%