Benefits of Physical Activity in Older Adults Include All of the Following

question 53

Multiple Choice

benefits of physical activity in older adults include all of the following except:

• A)increased blood flow to the brain.
• B)decreased risk of falling.
• C)improved balance.
• D)decreased muscle mass.

Understand the concept of plasticity and its implications for brain development and skill acquisition in children.

Comprehend the process and importance of synaptic pruning for cognitive and motor skill development.

Recognize the significance of myelination in early childhood and its impact on neuron communication and behavior coordination.

Understand the development and refinement of motor skills (gross and fine) during early childhood.

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Definitions:

Local Inflammation

Inflammation confined to a specific area of the body. Symptoms include redness, heat, swelling, pain, and loss of function.

Hemorrhage

Excessive bleeding or the escape of blood from a ruptured blood vessel.

Adaptive Immunity

The body's immune response that adjusts to recognize and remember specific pathogens, providing long-lasting protection.

Memory T Cell

A type of T lymphocyte that remains in the body after an infection has been eliminated, allowing for a faster and more efficient response to future infections by the same pathogen.