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What are the mechanical changes in the muscle-tendon unit that occur with aging?

Mechanical changes in the muscle-tendon unit include...

What are the pathological consequences of age-related skeletal muscle weakness?

The pathological consequences of age-related skeletal muscle weakness include...

What is the definition of sarcopenia?

Sarcopenia is defined as...

What is the difference between sarcopenia and dynapenia?

Sarcopenia is characterized by... Dynapenia, on the other hand, refers to... Signup and view all the answers

What is an accurate neuromuscular change associated with aging?

c) Fewer and larger motor units Signup and view all the answers

What is an accurate functional consequence of neuromuscular aging?

c) Force steadiness declines for both males and females across all force levels Signup and view all the answers

According to the article, what is the output of the old adult characterized by during isometric knee extension contractions?

a greater magnitude of variability, as measured by the CV Signup and view all the answers

What are the five criteria for frailty according to Fried et al?

Weakness, Slowness, Low levels of Physical Activity, Low levels of Energy, Unintentional weight loss Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between prefrail and frail exercise prescription?

Longer total time per exercise session for frail Signup and view all the answers

What is the CSHA Frailty Scale?

A qualitative clinical measure used in the clinic to distinguish between different levels of frailty Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, is it ever too late to incorporate muscle strengthening exercise into an individual's routine?

No Signup and view all the answers