Select the typical effects of aging on the digestive system.Multiple select question.Need for more medication to achieve the same effectIncreased periodontal diseaseIncreased dental decayIncreased saliva productionReduction in blood flow to liver

Select the typical effects of aging on the cardiovascular system.Multiple select question.Heart tends to become smaller each decadeDecreased maximum heart rateGradual decrease in blood pressureHeart valves become less flexibleMore atherosclerosis of heart vessels

Which is not a factor that may affect the rate of absorption of certain medications with age?Multiple ChoiceThinning of the stomach liningSlowing of peristalsisSlowing of the exit of chyme from the stomachLoss of power in mastication

Older adults have a higher risk of adverse drug events compared with younger people because of higher blood levels.  Which of the following can lead to increased blood levels of medication with aging?Group of answer choicesKidney function declinesAbsorption of medication is increased through the stomachLiver enzymes are more activeAll of the above

Select the typical effects of aging on the excretory system.Multiple select question.Difficult or frequent urination in menKidneys more efficient at filtering wasteWater and salt balance more difficult to maintainDecreased size of the kidneysIncreased blood supply to the kidneys

Multiple Choice QuestionAs humans age, the blood flow to the liver Blank______, resulting in Blank______ efficient metabolism of toxins and drugs.Multiple choice question.decreases; lessincreases; lessincreases; moredecreases; more