Author Question: At 61 years of age and older, which of the following physiological changes takes place? a. ... (Read 43 times)

jc611 · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

At 61 years of age and older, which of the following physiological changes takes place?

a. Cortisol from the adrenal cortex is diminished by 50 percent.
b. There is a 25 to 30 percent decrease in kidney mass.
c. An increase in neurotransmitters in the nervous system results in a decrease in coordination.
d. The ear canal atrophies, and the eardrum thins.

Question 2

Which of the following may occur when there is bleeding from a large vein?

A) Hypoperfusion B) Air embolism
C) Transmission of bloodborne illnesses D) All of the above