physical and cognitive development in middle Flashcards
how do adults compensate for changes
modifying their behavior
changes in vision occur ____ and changes in hearing occur _____
40, 50
why does vision decline
cornea flattens results in presbyopia (farsightedness)-close objects
adults night vision declines ___ as fast as day vision
2x, lens yellow and size of pupil shrinks, vitreous opaque
presbycusis
age related hearing loss
-high pitched sounds like f vs s and p vs t
-influenced by genetics
-mens goes faster tha womens
epidermis
less taut; outer layer
dermis
thins and loosens attachment to the epi
hypodermis
declines in elasticity
women skin thins faster because
hormonal changes
isometric strength
subtle contractions used to hold a hand grip, push off a wall, stretch, or practice yoga is maintained throughout adulthood
osteoporosis
severe bone loss that leads to brittle and easily fractured bones
peak muscle strength
20s
menopause
cessation of ovulation and menstruation
-51 or 42-58
-occurs earlier for women exposed to bas things
perimenopause
transition to menopause
-3 years before and after
-hormones decline and symptoms appear
-can lead to a suprise pregnancy
hormone replacement therapy