Medical Assistant Prep / Unit 2 MAS 031 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Function Across the Lifespan
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The idea
The body performs its functions least well at the two ends of life, in infancy and in old age.
In practice
Function grows more efficient through childhood, then declines gradually with age, so infants and older adults are often more vulnerable when ill.
Where people slip
Expect normal ranges and safe techniques to differ for children and older adults.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
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