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Which muscle group is primarily affected by age-related changes in contractile properties?
Which muscle group is primarily affected by age-related changes in contractile properties?
What is the main factor contributing to the decrease in muscle size with age?
What is the main factor contributing to the decrease in muscle size with age?
Which factor is NOT associated with age-related decline in force steadiness?
Which factor is NOT associated with age-related decline in force steadiness?
What is the main factor influencing functional dependence in older adults?
What is the main factor influencing functional dependence in older adults?
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Which sex has a higher prevalence of frailty according to the Frailty Index?
Which sex has a higher prevalence of frailty according to the Frailty Index?
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Which muscle group is primarily responsible for the strength required to step up and rise from an armless chair?
Which muscle group is primarily responsible for the strength required to step up and rise from an armless chair?
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According to the text, what is the percentage of the population in Canada that is 65+ years old?
According to the text, what is the percentage of the population in Canada that is 65+ years old?
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What is the ratio of males to females at the age of 50 according to the text?
What is the ratio of males to females at the age of 50 according to the text?
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What is the ratio of males to females at the age of 85-89 according to the text?
What is the ratio of males to females at the age of 85-89 according to the text?
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Is sex the same as gender according to the text?
Is sex the same as gender according to the text?
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What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where men typically die younger than women, yet more women than men struggle with chronic illnesses and live longer?
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where men typically die younger than women, yet more women than men struggle with chronic illnesses and live longer?
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What is the website mentioned in the text that provides better science for meaningful research on sex-specific aging?
What is the website mentioned in the text that provides better science for meaningful research on sex-specific aging?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of the frailty phenotype?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the frailty phenotype?
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What is the Clinical Frailty Scale score for someone who is managing well?
What is the Clinical Frailty Scale score for someone who is managing well?
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What is the gait speed (in m/sec) for someone who is transitioning frail?
What is the gait speed (in m/sec) for someone who is transitioning frail?
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Which of the following is a factor related to muscle strength and frailty?
Which of the following is a factor related to muscle strength and frailty?
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Which research study focuses on exercise prescription to reverse frailty?
Which research study focuses on exercise prescription to reverse frailty?
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What is the gait speed (in m/sec) for someone who is independent?
What is the gait speed (in m/sec) for someone who is independent?
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Which component of frailty is associated with a gait speed of 0.5 m/sec?
Which component of frailty is associated with a gait speed of 0.5 m/sec?
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What is the Clinical Frailty Scale score for someone who is mildly frail?
What is the Clinical Frailty Scale score for someone who is mildly frail?
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