Chapter 16.10 Flashcards

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What are some common age-related anatomical changes

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Decrease in blood flow to brain
Changes in synaptic organization of brain
intracellular and extracellular changes in CNS

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What are some functional changes

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Memory consolidation becomes more difficult
– Secondary memories become harder to access
– Hearing, balance, vision, smell, and taste become less
acute
– Reaction times are slowed
– Reflexes weaken or disappear
– Precision of motor control decreases
– Motor patterns take longer to perform

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