Explanation: In old age, dehydration and compression of the disc between the vertebrae in the spine causes reduction in height. The loss of bone density (osteoporosis) can also make the spine to become more curved, and make the vertebrae to collapse due to thinning that is caused by overall decrease in body water. This can be the reason for the reduction in height of the patient.
Explanation: Old age comes with changes in couple of anatomical and physiological processes,during ageing alot of body metabolism decline leading a noticeable change in the structure and functions of the body tissues,organs and the whole body system in general.
Reduced hydration,loss of cartilage,and thinning of vertebrae can all contribute to loss of stature during ageing process.
The reflex when Judy vigorously sucks her mother's finger when it is placed in her mouth it is called sucking reflex. This reflex begins in week 32 of pregnancy, but is perfected in week 36.
When judy moves her head toward her mother's hand when it brushes Judy's check is called rooting reflex. This reflex usually stays around by 4 months.
When the stomach digests food, the supermolecule (sugar and starch) within the food breaks down into another sort of sugar, known as glucose. The abdomen and little intestines absorb the glucose and so unleash it into the blood.
