endocrine and integumentary age related changes Flashcards
1
Q
endocrine:
secretion of ____ and ___ do not change
A
TSH
T4
2
Q
endocrine:
significant reduction in secretion of _____
A
T3
3
Q
endocrine:
less ____ is produced and excreted in the urine of older persons
A
aldosterone
4
Q
endocrine:
gradual decreases in ______, _____, and ______ (hormones)
A
estrogen
progesterone
testosterone
5
Q
integumentary:
reduction in number of melanocytes by __-___% each decade by ____ decade of life
A
10-20%
3rd
