Exploring the Impact of Endocrine Changes on Muscle Health
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What is the main cause of Sarcopenia?

  • Loss of elasticity
  • Reduction in satellite cells
  • Loss of skeletal muscle (correct)
  • Reduction in mitochondrial numbers

    • What are the consequences of Sarcopenia?

  • All of these (correct)
  • Increased frailty in the elderly
  • Falls and fractures
  • Reduced gait speed

    • Which diseases have a higher prevalence of Sarcopenia?

  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Dementia
  • Respiratory disease
  • Cardiovascular disease (correct)

    • What is the role of satellite cells in the context of sarcopenia?

    <p>They play a role in muscle growth, repair, and regeneration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of sarcopenia on daily living activities?

    <p>It contributes to reduced gait speed, falls, and fractures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the combination of osteoporosis and sarcopenia?

    <p>It results in the frailty frequently seen in the elderly population</p> Signup and view all the answers

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