older adult Flashcards
1
Q
Cardiovascular changes older adult
A
o decrease in cardiac capacity
o aorta and arteries become stiffer
o decreased max HR
o hypotension
2
Q
Resp changes older adult
A
o Max O2 decreases
o decreased elastic recoil
o surface area for gas exchange.
3
Q
Musculoskeletal changes older adult
A
- decrease bone density
