Asked by Pamela Hopkins on May 28, 2024
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As a person ages, the ________, or earwax, becomes drier and more prone to impaction.
Earwax
A natural substance produced in the ear canal that protects the ear from dust, foreign particles, and microorganisms.
Impaction
A condition where material, such as feces, becomes tightly lodged in a passage or cavity of the body, causing obstruction.
- Describe the alterations in vision and hearing caused by physical and age-associated factors.
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Learning Objectives
- Describe the alterations in vision and hearing caused by physical and age-associated factors.