Describe sensory changes that occur during adulthood. Specifically address how senescence affects vision and hearing
What will be an ideal response?
Starting in their 20s, some people experience difficulty seeing objects at a distance,
so they become nearsighted. In the 40s, the lens of the eye becomes less elastic
and the cornea flattens, causing difficulty seeing objects that are close, so some
become farsighted. Hearing begins to decrease very slowly during adulthood with
the majority of men and women able to pass the "whisper test." Hearing loss is
typically unnoticeable until late adulthood.
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a) 3% b) 5% c) 7% d) 10%
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)