Describe the Somatic System

question 37

Essay

Describe the somatic system.

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Definitions:

Dementia

A progressive deterioration in mental abilities due to changes in the brain that influence higher cortical functions such as thinking, memory, comprehension, and emotional control and are reflected in impaired thought and behavior, interfering with the older adult’s ability to engage in everyday activities.

Geographic Differences

Variations in cultural, environmental, economic, and social characteristics across different regions or territories.

Dementia Rates

The incidence or prevalence of dementia in a population, indicating how common the condition is within a specific demographic or over time.

Centenarians

Individuals who have reached the age of 100 years or more.