Physical Transitions in Middle Adulthood - Answer -• Gradual psychological and
emotional changes in body's capabilities.
• Depends in part on self-concept and lifestyle.
Height, Weight, and Strength - Answer -• After age 55, bones become less dense
• Women are more prone to declining height due to osteoporosis
• Both men and women continue to gain weight in middle adulthood
• Declines in strength accompany height and weight changes
Eyesight - Answer -Starting at age 40, visual acuity declines
• Loss of near vision, called presbyopia
• Declining depth perception and night vision
• Eye disease: Glaucoma
• Pressure in eye fluid increases
• About 1 to 2 percent over 40 years are
Hearing - Answer -• Presbycusis • Ability to hear high-pitched, high-frequency sounds
declines
• Men are more prone to hearing loss than women, starting at around age 55
Sexuality - Answer -Frequency of sexual intercourse decreases with age
Sexual Intercourse - Answer -• Men typically need more time to get an erection
•Volume of fluid in ejaculation declines
• Production of testosterone also declines
• In women, walls of the vagina become less elastic and thinner • Vagina shrinks,
potentially making intercourse painful
Menopause - Answer -• Starting about age 45, transition from being able to bear
children to being unable to do so
• Estrogen and progesterone levels begin to drop
• Possible symptoms: "hot flashes", headaches, feelings of dizziness, heart palpitations,
aching joints
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller millyphilip. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.