Physiological Changes That Accompany Aging Include All of the Following

question 40

Multiple Choice

Physiological changes that accompany aging include all of the following except:

• A)an increase in body fat.
• B)a decrease in bone mass.
• C)a decrease in lean muscle mass.
• D)an increase in resting metabolic rate.

Recognize the clinical significance of calculating the age of the unborn child.

Describe key events and processes in gastrulation.

Understand the biological processes that regulate hunger and satiety, including the roles of glucose, ghrelin, and leptin.

Recognize the impact of physiological and neurological factors on eating behavior and weight regulation.

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Definitions:

Alkali Metals

A group of chemical elements in the periodic table with similar properties: shiny, soft, highly reactive at standard temperature and pressure.

NaOH

Sodium hydroxide, a highly caustic metallic base and alkali that is available in pellets, flakes, and dissolved solutions, used in the manufacturing of many products, including soap and paper.

Strong Base

A substance that can completely dissociate in water to produce hydroxide ions and a corresponding cation.

Hydroxide Ions

Negatively charged ions made of oxygen and hydrogen (OH-), which characterize basic solutions.