Muscular System Aging Quiz
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What is the age range when men and women usually achieve maximum muscular strength?

  • Between 40 and 50 years
  • Between 30 and 40 years
  • Between 50 and 60 years
  • Between 20 and 30 years (correct)
  • What type of muscle fibers show selective loss with aging?

  • Type I and Type II fibers equally
  • Type III, intermediate fibers
  • Type I, slow twitch fibers
  • Type II, fast twitch fibers (correct)
  • What is the possible mechanism of reduction in muscle with aging?

  • An increase in muscle fiber innervation
  • A loss of functioning motor neurons (correct)
  • An increase in functioning motor neurons
  • An increase in muscle mass
  • What happens to the muscular cross-sectional area as people age?

    <p>There is a significant reduction in the cross-sectional area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does reduced muscle mass lead to?

    <p>Reduced activity and disuse atrophy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a clinical implication of denser and stiffer connective tissue associated with aging?

    <p>Increased risk of muscle strains and tendon tears</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What gait changes are commonly observed in older individuals due to skeletal system aging?

    <p>Shorter steps and wider stride</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to cartilage with aging in the skeletal system?

    <p>It becomes stiffer and loses water content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common physiological change associated with aging in the skeletal system?

    <p>Loss of bone mass and density</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a typical gait pattern observed in normal older males according to the text?

    <p>Wider-based, smaller-stepped, decreased arm swing</p> Signup and view all the answers

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