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What happens to intervertebral disks as spinal curvature increases?
What happens to intervertebral disks as spinal curvature increases?
- They become more flexible
- They increase in size
- They become compact (correct)
- They become thicker
What is a common change in body weight after the age of 55?
What is a common change in body weight after the age of 55?
- It fluctuates unpredictably
- It increases steadily
- It decreases slowly (correct)
- It remains constant
What happens to muscles as a part of the aging process?
What happens to muscles as a part of the aging process?
- They become stronger
- They become more flexible
- They become weaker (correct)
- They maintain the same strength
What is a common effect of aging on bones?
What is a common effect of aging on bones?
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What is a recommended intervention for osteoporosis?
What is a recommended intervention for osteoporosis?
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What is the common percentage decrease in lean body mass and loss of body water due to aging?
What is the common percentage decrease in lean body mass and loss of body water due to aging?
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What is the approximate percentage of women over 60 who have osteoporosis?
What is the approximate percentage of women over 60 who have osteoporosis?
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What is the recommended action to limit the impact of osteoporosis?
What is the recommended action to limit the impact of osteoporosis?
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What is the impact of aging on height and spinal curvature?
What is the impact of aging on height and spinal curvature?
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What is the impact of aging on shoulder width?
What is the impact of aging on shoulder width?
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