-As Changes Occur in the Musculoskeletal System Due to Aging

question 56

Multiple Choice

-As changes occur in the musculoskeletal system due to aging, which of the following is not likely to occur?

• A) Elderly patients will have increasing difficulty with dexterity.
• B) Mobility may decrease.
• C) Elderly patients will have increasing difficulty with gripping ability.
• D) Assistive devices may be needed.
• E) Endurance of muscle fibers decreases dramatically.

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Definitions:

Depth

The complexity or intensity of a situation, idea, or characteristic, indicating a profound level of understanding or detail.

Nature

The phenomena of the physical world collectively, including plants, animals, landscapes, and other features and products of the earth, as opposed to humans or human creations.

Involvement

The degree of interest, participation, or engagement that an individual or group has in a particular activity or situation.

Acute Stressors

Short-term events or situations that require immediate attention and can lead to stress responses in individuals.