Sensory Changes That Occur with Aging Include Which of the Following

question 6

Multiple Choice

Sensory changes that occur with aging include which of the following? Select all that apply.

• A) Decreased number of nerve conduction fibers results in slower reflexes.
• B) The lens of eye becomes less flexible and less able to focus on near objects.
• C) Taste buds atrophy and decrease in number, causing decreased ability to perceive taste.
• D) Impaired regulation of body temperature causes an increased risk for seizures.
• E) The amount and waxiness of cerumen increases with aging.

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Definitions:

Degree of Operating Leverage

A ratio that measures how a percentage change in sales will affect profits, highlighting the impact of fixed costs on earnings.

Break-even Point

The level of sales at which total revenues equal total costs, resulting in no profit or loss for the business.

Variable Expenses

Costs that change in proportion to the activity or volume of operations in a business, such as raw materials and labor costs.

Fixed Expenses

Costs that do not vary with the volume of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.