All Are Physiological Changes That Occur with Aging EXCEPT

question 9

Multiple Choice

All are physiological changes that occur with aging EXCEPT:

• A) reduced skeletal muscle mass.
• B) degeneration of fibrocartilage in intervertebral discs in the spine.
• C) increased basal metabolic rate (BMR).
• D) reduced bladder capacity and incomplete bladder emptying.

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Definitions:

Encoding Failure

A situation where the brain fails to create a memory link for information, leading to its inability to be remembered later.

Retrieval Failure

A phenomenon where information cannot be accessed or recalled from memory, often due to interference or insufficient retrieval cues.

Encoding Failure

A situation in which information does not get stored in long-term memory because of inadequate or insufficient encoding processes.

Storage Failure

A failure in the ability to retain information over time, typically referring to long-term memory loss.