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The hypothalamus in the brain regulates the feeling of thirst - with age the thirst centre become less effective - the feeling of thirst, which is stimulated by the release of antidiuretic hormone from the anterior pituitary gland just underneath the hypothalamus is not as effective.
Therefore it may simply be a case of older people not feeling thirsty and therefore forgetting to take in water - the kidneys may also lose there ability to reabsorb water from the filtrate passing through the nephrons and more water may be lost in urine.
If an older person has Diabetes then this could also be a cause for dehydration, however this does not tie in with the theory that they do not feel thirsty, because diabetics do have a pronounced feeling of thirst constantly
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Why are older people more prone to dehydration?
Older adults are more prone to dehydration due to a decreased sensation of thirst, reduced kidney function, inability to retain water, and certain medical conditions or medications that can increase fluid loss. Age-related changes can also affect their ability to regulate body temperature and may lead to increased water loss.
Why children are more prone to dehydration?
Children are more prone to dehydration and heat illness than adults because they have more body surface area per pound of weight.
How do you be an adult?
If you want to be an adult you have to be 20 or older and be more mature.
Does creatine effect amphetamines?
Yes they both cause dehydration together they cause even more dehydration drink lots of water with this especially dehydrating mixture other than that you'll be fine just avoid heat as you will be prone to heatstroke due to the dehydration
How is body temperature regulation different in an infant as to an adult body structure?
Body temperature regulation in an infant is different to an adult based on several factors. One is brown fat which is thermoregulated by cold temperatures and are metabolically active. Another one is a more functional thyroid gland which is deficient in older people making them more prone to cold.
How does the proportion of fluid in the body change with age?
The proportion of fluid in the body decreases with age due to factors such as decrease in muscle mass and increase in body fat. This results in a lower percentage of water in the body as we age. Older adults are more prone to dehydration due to these changes in body composition.
Is white skin more prone to wrinkles than black?
No but if you tan alot in the sun, when your older you can have alot of wrinkles.
Why are childhood boys prone to have accidents?
They act more reckless at that age than in older years so maturity is the difference
How does age contribute to how alcohol affects you?
The older you are, the more weaker your body becomes, therefore making you more vulnerable to alcohol than before, and more prone the the bad effects it gives.
Why is an adult sister so mean?
She is not mean. She wants to help you, and because she is older, probably has more wisdom.
What if a child gets an abscessed tooth in a baby tooth Can it damage the adult tooth underneath?
No, The adult teeth forms separate from the child tooth. However if nutrition is not improved while the adult tooth is coming before the adult tooth comes in, there is a higher chance it will be weak and more prone to decay.
Where can one find more information about plump rumps?
There are many adult sites which offer photos and videos of adult entertainers with large behinds. More information can be found on their website. It is recommended persons be 18 years or older as it contains explicit adult content.
