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How does aging affect muscle mass?
How does aging affect muscle mass?
- Marked decrease in muscle mass (sarcopenia) due to loss of muscle fibers (correct)
- Increased specific force
- Increased muscle mass due to more myofibrils per motor unit
- Infiltration of muscle bundles with water
What is a common effect of aging on the renal system?
What is a common effect of aging on the renal system?
- Accentuated secretion of acid load
- Reduced antidiuretic hormone (ADH) release
- Increased sodium excretion
- Decreased serum renin and aldosterone levels (correct)
What is a consequence of aging on bone health?
What is a consequence of aging on bone health?
- Increased osteoclast bone formation
- Increased bone mineral density
- Thickening of cartilage matrix
- Decreased bone mass in men and women (correct)
How does aging affect the nervous system?
How does aging affect the nervous system?
Which of the following is a common age-related change in temperature regulation?
Which of the following is a common age-related change in temperature regulation?
What is a typical effect of aging on sexual function?
What is a typical effect of aging on sexual function?
What does the timed 'up-and-go' test assess?
What does the timed 'up-and-go' test assess?
Why is requiring both feet to be off the floor in the up-and-go test important?
Why is requiring both feet to be off the floor in the up-and-go test important?
What is indicated when deficits are detected in a screening test according to the text?
What is indicated when deficits are detected in a screening test according to the text?
In older women, what may an ovaries or uterus palpable more than 10 years beyond menopause indicate?
In older women, what may an ovaries or uterus palpable more than 10 years beyond menopause indicate?
When is any adnexal mass in a woman over 50 years considered according to the text?
When is any adnexal mass in a woman over 50 years considered according to the text?
How can a pelvic examination be conducted if stirrups are uncomfortable for the patient according to the text?
How can a pelvic examination be conducted if stirrups are uncomfortable for the patient according to the text?
Who is the President and CEO of ABIM Foundation and American Board of Internal Medicine?
Who is the President and CEO of ABIM Foundation and American Board of Internal Medicine?
In which state is Mount Sinai School of Medicine located?
In which state is Mount Sinai School of Medicine located?
Who is the Editor of the 'Fundamentals of Geriatric Medicine' book?
Who is the Editor of the 'Fundamentals of Geriatric Medicine' book?
Which individual is both a Professor and Vice Chair of Education at Brookdale Department of Geriatrics and Adult Development?
Which individual is both a Professor and Vice Chair of Education at Brookdale Department of Geriatrics and Adult Development?
Which medical professional is also the Fellowship Director at Brookdale Department of Geriatrics and Adult Development?
Which medical professional is also the Fellowship Director at Brookdale Department of Geriatrics and Adult Development?
Which professional is both an Assistant Professor and Director of Medical Student Education at Brookdale Department of Geriatrics and Adult Development?
Which professional is both an Assistant Professor and Director of Medical Student Education at Brookdale Department of Geriatrics and Adult Development?
Which study discusses the association of aortic valve sclerosis with cardiovascular mortality and morbidity in the elderly?
Which study discusses the association of aortic valve sclerosis with cardiovascular mortality and morbidity in the elderly?
What test is considered a measure of basic functional mobility for frail elderly individuals?
What test is considered a measure of basic functional mobility for frail elderly individuals?
Which study focuses on reducing mortality from colorectal cancer by screening for fecal occult blood?
Which study focuses on reducing mortality from colorectal cancer by screening for fecal occult blood?
In which study is the prevention of colorectal cancer discussed by colonoscopic polypectomy?
In which study is the prevention of colorectal cancer discussed by colonoscopic polypectomy?
Which article addresses the bedside diagnosis of systolic murmurs?
Which article addresses the bedside diagnosis of systolic murmurs?
What is considered an objective measure of physical function for elderly outpatients?
What is considered an objective measure of physical function for elderly outpatients?
Which study focused on the lack of effect of a high-fiber cereal supplement on the recurrence of colorectal adenomas?
Which study focused on the lack of effect of a high-fiber cereal supplement on the recurrence of colorectal adenomas?
In which publication were the outcomes of modern screening mammography discussed?
In which publication were the outcomes of modern screening mammography discussed?
Who explored the chemoprevention of breast cancer in older patients?
Who explored the chemoprevention of breast cancer in older patients?
Which study questioned the effectiveness of screening mammography in elderly women?
Which study questioned the effectiveness of screening mammography in elderly women?
Which publication reported recent trends in U.S. breast cancer incidence, survival, and mortality rates?
Which publication reported recent trends in U.S. breast cancer incidence, survival, and mortality rates?
Who addressed the lack of effect of a low-fat, high-fiber diet on the recurrence of colorectal adenomas?
Who addressed the lack of effect of a low-fat, high-fiber diet on the recurrence of colorectal adenomas?
