Which Statement Is False About Aging and the Musculoskeletal System

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which statement is false about aging and the musculoskeletal system?

• A)Haversian systems erode, canals nearest the marrow cavity become widened, and the endosteal cortex converts to spongy bone.
• B)The remodeling cycle increases because of a decreased ability of the basic multicellular units to resorb and deposit bone.
• C)Cartilaginous rigidity increases because of decreasing water content and increasing concentrations of glycosaminoglycans.
• D)Muscle RNA synthesis declines, although the regenerative function of muscle tissue is reportedly normal in older adults.

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Definitions:

Bone and Cartilage

Connective tissues in the body, where bone is hard and dense, providing structure and support, while cartilage is more flexible and cushions joints.

Lacunae

Small cavities in bone or cartilage tissue housing cells like osteocytes or chondrocytes.

Simple Squamous Epithelium

A single layer of flat cells lining surfaces where diffusion or filtration occurs, such as the alveoli in the lungs.

Alveoli

Tiny air sacs within the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the air in the lungs and the blood in the capillaries takes place.