The human body and aging Flashcards
1
Q
Integumentary system
A
natural protective covering,
2
Q
Aging skin
A
less elasticity, dry itchy skin
3
Q
Muscuskeletal system
A
provides movement
4
Q
aging muscle
A
muscles weaken, joints stiffen
5
Q
Nervous system
A
control center
6
Q
aging nervous
A
memory loss, and responses slow
7
Q
Cardiovascular system
A
pumps blood and throughout the body
8
Q
aging cardiovascular
A
heart pumps less, blood flow decreases
9
Q
Respiratory system
A
Body taking in oxygen, expelling carbon dioxide
10
Q
Aging respiratory
A
lung strength decreases, lung capacity decreases
11
Q
Urinary system
A
eliminates waste products
12
Q
Aging urinary
A
bladder holds less urine, bladder muscles tone weakens
13
Q
Gastrointestinal system
A
digestion and elimination
14
Q
Aging gastrointestinal
A
Decrease saliva production, dulled sense taste
15
Q
Endocrine system
A
secretion of hormones
