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Understanding the Signs: What Anatomical and Physiological Changes Occur in the Skeletal System as We Age?

By age 80, many people have lost a significant portion of the bone mass they held in their youth. These startling statistics underscore the profound **anatomical and physiological changes that occur in the skeletal system as we age**, affecting everything from bone density and strength to joint flexibility and spinal curvature. Understanding these processes is key to proactive health management.

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How and What Are Two Ways the Integumentary System Is Affected in Late Adulthood?

According to the National Institute on Aging, as people grow older, the outer skin layer becomes thinner, paler, and less stretchy. This progressive deterioration significantly alters the integumentary system, making it crucial to understand **what are two ways the integumentary system is affected in late adulthood** to provide proper care and support.

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Can Bones Get Thicker in Adulthood? A Look at Bone Growth and Remodeling

While peak bone mass is reached by the end of the second decade of life, with skeletal growth in length ceasing in early adulthood, it is a fact that **bones can get thicker in adulthood**. This increase in diameter, known as appositional growth, occurs in response to stress and mechanical loading, such as that from weight-bearing exercise.

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