In sensory changes among older adults, which statement is correct?
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Correct answer: Sensory thresholds rise, so a stronger stimulus is needed to detect it
Aging skin and sensory organs experience higher thresholds, so older adults may require stronger stimuli for vision, hearing, smell, taste or touch.
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