Tissues & Aging

Question 1

What causes aging in the body?

Answer 1

Aging is caused by time, genetics, and lifestyle choices ⏳

Question 2

How does the skin change with aging?

Answer 2

The skin becomes thinner, drier, and less elastic, leading to wrinkles and high blood pressure 🧴

Question 3

What happens to hair as we age?

Answer 3

Hair turns gray due to decreased melanin production 🦳

Question 4

What causes a decrease in height with age?

Answer 4

Bone loss and fluid loss in the cartilage disks in the spine 🦴

Question 5

How do joints change with aging?

Answer 5

Joints stiffen as cartilage wears down, reducing flexibility 🦵

Question 6

What is atrophy in relation to aging?

Answer 6

Atrophy is the loss of muscle mass that leads to increased rigidity 💪

Question 7

How does aging affect brain function?

Answer 7

Aging causes a loss of brain mass and slower nerve transmission, affecting memory 🧠.

Question 8

What internal diseases increase with aging?

Answer 8

Heart disease, respiratory problems, and type 2 diabetes increase with age 🫀.

Question 9

How does aging affect wound healing?

Answer 9

Wound healing slows, and the immune system weakens, increasing infection risk 🩹.

Question 10

How do telomeres affect aging?

Answer 10

Telomeres shorten with cell division, making it harder for cells to regenerate