45 Questions
Which type of aging is independent of disease and environment?
Primary Aging
What is the main factor that determines our reserve capacity as we age?
Genetics
At what age does bone mineral density start to decline more noticeably?
50
Which sex can lose up to 20% of bone mass during the 5-7 years post-menopause?
Women
What is the main cause of bone loss in men?
Lifestyle choices
Which factor contributes to weaker bones due to the infiltration of fat?
Physical activity level
What is the term used to describe the clinical loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength?
Sarcopenia
What is the main cause of the decline in muscle mass and strength with aging?
Diet
What is the term used to describe the infiltration of fat and connective tissue into muscle?
Myosteatosis
What is the main cause of the increase in body weight with aging?
Decreased fat mass
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of chronic inflammation?
Muscle atrophy
What is the purpose of the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) protocol?
To assess balance, mobility, and lower body strength
What is the main difference between acute inflammation and chronic inflammation?
Acute inflammation is essential for survival, while chronic inflammation is detrimental to function
What is osteosarcopenic obesity syndrome?
A multimorbid state that predisposes an individual to morbidity
What is the purpose of a DEXA scan?
To get a picture of tissue distribution, muscle and fat amount and distribution, and bone density
Which type of aging is dependent on preventable lifestyle and environmental exposures?
Secondary Aging
What is the term used to describe the decline in functional capacity with age?
Functional Decline
What determines our reserve capacity as we age?
Peak bone mass
At what age does bone mineral density start to decline more noticeably?
50 years old
Which sex can lose up to 20% of bone mass during the 5-7 years post-menopause?
Women
What is the main cause of bone loss in men?
Hormonal changes
What is the term used to describe the infiltration of fat and connective tissue into muscle?
Osteosarcopenic obesity syndrome
What is the term used to describe the clinical loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength?
Sarcopenia
What is the main cause of the increase in body weight with aging?
Decreased metabolism
What is the main difference between acute inflammation and chronic inflammation?
Duration
Which of the following is a consequence of chronic inflammation?
Decreased mitochondrial function
What is the term used to describe the clinical loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength?
Muscle atrophy
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for chronic diseases?
Acute inflammation
What is the main cause of muscle and bone breakdown with aging?
Low-grade chronic inflammation
What is the purpose of a DEXA scan?
To determine bone density
Which of the following is a consequence of chronic inflammation?
Increased disease risk
What is the main cause of the decline in muscle mass and strength with aging?
Low-grade chronic inflammation
What is the term used to describe the infiltration of fat and connective tissue into muscle?
Fat infiltration within muscle
What is the main cause of bone loss in men?
Hormonal changes
What is the purpose of the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) protocol?
To assess balance and mobility
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of increased fat mass in the abdominal region with aging?
Infiltration of fat into bone
What is the main cause of the decline in muscle mass and strength with aging?
Physical activity level
Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to weaker bones due to the infiltration of fat?
Comorbidities
What is the main difference between subcutaneous fat and visceral fat?
Subcutaneous fat is found beneath the skin, while visceral fat is found around internal organs.
What is the term used to describe the clinical loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength?
Sarcopenia
What is the main cause of the increase in body weight with aging?
Lifestyle changes
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of chronic inflammation?
Infiltration of fat into bone
What is the main cause of bone loss in women during the post-menopausal period?
Hormonal changes
What is the main factor that determines our reserve capacity as we age?
Physical activity level
What is the purpose of a CT scan of the android region?
To identify visceral fat
Test your knowledge on the primary and secondary aging of the body, specifically focusing on general functional decline and changes in body composition. This quiz will help you understand the unavoidable deterioration of structure and function that occurs with aging. Join Professor Gina Whitaker, BSc Kin, PhD, as she explores the topic in depth.
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