Physical Aging
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Across: 1. The lowest layer of the skin that includes a layer of fat to insulate the body. 3. 2 words-An action that may prevent dizziness when rising. 4. Might be associated with dehydration. 5. Smoking, alcohol, spicy foods and caffeine will increase the incidence of this problem. 8. An outcome of decreased muscle strength and tone. 9. If this is unreasonable or unexpected, it can indicate a problem. 11. A possible result of deteriorating balance and slower response times. 12. An outcome of shrinking cartilage. 13. A characteristic of bones that increases with weight-bearing exercise.
Down: 2. An outcome of slower muscle motion and less efficient function. 5. A characteristic of arteries that occurs with age. 6. A result of the rupture of microscopic blood vessels. 7. A constituent of the skin that provides strength and structure. 10. A constituent of the skin that provides elasticity.