Question 1
Sarcopenia is best defined as which age-related change?
Correct Answer:
Progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength with aging
Question 2
Dynapenia specifically refers to which decline in older adults?
Correct Answer:
Age-related loss of muscle strength independent of muscle mass loss
Question 3
Approximately how much does maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) typically decline per decade in sedentary adults after about age 25?
Correct Answer:
About 10%
Question 4
Which change in resting metabolic rate (RMR) is most associated with aging?
Correct Answer:
RMR declines, largely due to loss of metabolically active muscle mass
Question 5
Osteoporosis differs from osteopenia primarily in that osteoporosis represents:
Correct Answer:
More severe loss of bone mineral density with markedly increased fracture risk
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