Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Physical changes refer to the alterations that occur in the body's structure and functions as a result of aging. These changes can affect various systems, including sensory perception.
Sensory perception is the process by which our senses (sight, hearing, taste, smell, touch) gather information from the environment and transmit it to our brain for interpretation.
Age-Related Hearing Loss: Age-related hearing loss refers to the gradual decline in auditory function that occurs as we age due to natural physiological changes in the ear.
Presbyopia: Presbyopia is an age-related visual condition where individuals have difficulty focusing on nearby objects due to a loss of elasticity in the lens of the eye.