Module 9: Physical Development Flashcards

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andropause

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age-related hormone changes in men due to lower testosterone levels

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chronic inflammation

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when the body’s immune system is working to fight off infections and toxins for prolonged periods of time, having a negative impact on tissues and organs

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climacteric

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term used to describe the menopausal period and hormonal changes associated with the gradual change in ovarian production

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menopause

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period of transition in which a woman’s ovaries stop releasing eggs and the level of estrogen and progesterone production decreases

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5
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osteosarcopenia

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when someone has both sarcopenia and osteoporosis, or both muscle and bone tissue loss

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osteoporosis

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the decline and loss of bone density and the increasing fragile and brittle condition of bones from a loss of tissue

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presbyopia

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farsightedness caused by loss of flexibility of the lens of the eye as a result of aging

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presbycusis

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hearing loss as a result of aging

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9
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sarcopenia

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the technical term for the loss of muscle tissue and function as we age

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