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Which type of aging is independent of disease and environment?

  • Secondary Aging
  • Quaternary Aging
  • Tertiary Aging
  • Primary Aging (correct)

What is the main factor that determines our reserve capacity as we age?

  • Genetics (correct)
  • Hormones
  • Environment
  • Lifestyle

At what age does bone mineral density start to decline more noticeably?

  • 30
  • 40
  • 60
  • 50 (correct)

Which sex can lose up to 20% of bone mass during the 5-7 years post-menopause?

<p>Women (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of bone loss in men?

<p>Lifestyle choices (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributes to weaker bones due to the infiltration of fat?

<p>Physical activity level (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the clinical loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength?

<p>Sarcopenia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of the decline in muscle mass and strength with aging?

<p>Diet (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the infiltration of fat and connective tissue into muscle?

<p>Myosteatosis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of the increase in body weight with aging?

<p>Decreased fat mass (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of chronic inflammation?

<p>Muscle atrophy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) protocol?

<p>To assess balance, mobility, and lower body strength (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between acute inflammation and chronic inflammation?

<p>Acute inflammation is essential for survival, while chronic inflammation is detrimental to function (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is osteosarcopenic obesity syndrome?

<p>A multimorbid state that predisposes an individual to morbidity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a DEXA scan?

<p>To get a picture of tissue distribution, muscle and fat amount and distribution, and bone density (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of aging is dependent on preventable lifestyle and environmental exposures?

<p>Secondary Aging (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the decline in functional capacity with age?

<p>Functional Decline (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines our reserve capacity as we age?

<p>Peak bone mass (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age does bone mineral density start to decline more noticeably?

<p>50 years old (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sex can lose up to 20% of bone mass during the 5-7 years post-menopause?

<p>Women (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of bone loss in men?

<p>Hormonal changes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the infiltration of fat and connective tissue into muscle?

<p>Osteosarcopenic obesity syndrome (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the clinical loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength?

<p>Sarcopenia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of the increase in body weight with aging?

<p>Decreased metabolism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between acute inflammation and chronic inflammation?

<p>Duration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a consequence of chronic inflammation?

<p>Decreased mitochondrial function (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the clinical loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength?

<p>Muscle atrophy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for chronic diseases?

<p>Acute inflammation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of muscle and bone breakdown with aging?

<p>Low-grade chronic inflammation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a DEXA scan?

<p>To determine bone density (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a consequence of chronic inflammation?

<p>Increased disease risk (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of the decline in muscle mass and strength with aging?

<p>Low-grade chronic inflammation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the infiltration of fat and connective tissue into muscle?

<p>Fat infiltration within muscle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of bone loss in men?

<p>Hormonal changes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) protocol?

<p>To assess balance and mobility (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of increased fat mass in the abdominal region with aging?

<p>Infiltration of fat into bone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of the decline in muscle mass and strength with aging?

<p>Physical activity level (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to weaker bones due to the infiltration of fat?

<p>Comorbidities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between subcutaneous fat and visceral fat?

<p>Subcutaneous fat is found beneath the skin, while visceral fat is found around internal organs. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the clinical loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength?

<p>Sarcopenia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of the increase in body weight with aging?

<p>Lifestyle changes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of chronic inflammation?

<p>Infiltration of fat into bone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of bone loss in women during the post-menopausal period?

<p>Hormonal changes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main factor that determines our reserve capacity as we age?

<p>Physical activity level (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a CT scan of the android region?

<p>To identify visceral fat (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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