Multiple Choice
Sensory changes that occur with aging include which of the following? Select all that apply.
A) Decreased number of nerve conduction fibers results in slower reflexes.
B) The lens of eye becomes less flexible and less able to focus on near objects.
C) Taste buds atrophy and decrease in number, causing decreased ability to perceive taste.
D) Impaired regulation of body temperature causes an increased risk for seizures.
E) The amount and waxiness of cerumen increases with aging.
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