Question

Loss of sensitivity ____: the skin of elderly adults is less responsive to ___ and ___.

a) Hypoesthesia, pressure, temperature
b) Hyperesthesia, pain, humidity
c) Parasthesia, vibration, light
d) Anesthesia, touch, sound

Answer 1

Hypoesthesia is the loss of sensitivity in the skin of elderly adults, making their skin less responsive to pressure and temperature.

Step-by-step explanation:

The loss of sensitivity in the skin of elderly adults is known as hypoesthesia. It makes their skin less responsive to pressure and temperature.