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Physical Changes
Physiological Changes
Reproductive System
Health & Wellness
Health Problems & Aging
100
During aging, most individual's hair loses _______.
What is Color/thickness/shine
100
TRUE OR FALSE: How elderly people view themselves depends on where they live and how active their lifestyle is.
TRUE - especially if individuals live in a nursing home, they are ore likely to view themselves as "old".
100
This is the ending of a woman’s menstrual periods
What is Menopause
100
True or False - staying physically and mentally active leads to a healthier, longer life.
TRUE
100
Name at least one way to prevent health problems that come with age.
What is Eating right, getting enough sleep, exercising, strength training, etc.
200
What happened in the latest walking dead episode?
I don't know, I don't watch that show. OR I don't know, I'm behind. OR SHUT UP AND DON'T SPOIL IT.
200
What are Bonner Spring's school colors?
What is Orange & Black
200
This is the beginning of the gradual drop in testosterone.
What is Andropause (also known as male menopause)
200
TRUE OR FALSE - the more positive you are, the longer your life expectancy.
TRUE - happier people live longer.
200
This condition causes extreme bone loss where bones become brittle and fragile.
What is Osteoporosis
300
What changes happen in skin as we age?
Skin may become wrinkled, loose, or dry.
300
Just like muscles, brains need to be exercised to stay sharp. How can elderly people exercise their brains?
Brain games (Lumosity, Sudoku, crossword puzzles, etc)
300
True or False - there is less of a physical change in andropause than menopause.
TRUE - males experience less physical changes in andropause than women do during menopause.
300
True or False - as we age, acute illnesses become less frequent.
TRUE - from childhood on, our immune systems become stronger, especially in adulthood.
300
This condition causes extreme deterioration of joint cartilage and underlying bone.
What is Osteoarthritis
400
True or false - Adulthood is when organs and systems are running at their peak performance.
TRUE - as we age, our organs and systems start to slow down, especially in our 40's/50's.
400
The more ________ you are throughout your life, the longer your life.
Positive/active/healthy
400
These levels are shifted drastically in women during menstrual cycles.
What are Hormones.
400
What are some typical challenges adults face in their families?
Growing up, growing old, aging parents, growing children, balancing work and family life, etc.
400
This is where extra energy to keep you going is stored. It becomes less effective with age.
What is Reserve Capacity.
500
These responses are our ability to move our bodies in response to our environment.
What are motor responses.
500
This term is prejudice against elderly people.
What is Ageism
500
What is HRT and what is its purpose?
Hormone Replacement Therapy - helps with symptoms of menopause
500
What are some ways to ensure a healthy lifestyle that makes aging easier?
Don't smoke, exercise, eat well, sleep, etc.
500
This type of functioning individuals behavior, emotions, social skills, and overall mental health. This becomes less effective with age.
What is Physiological functioning.