-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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