A Student Has Learned About Aging and the Musculoskeletal System

question 35

Multiple Choice

A student has learned about aging and the musculoskeletal system. What statement by the student indicates a need for more study on the topic?

• A)Haversian system erodes, the canals nearest the marrow cavity widen, 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 decreasing concentrations of glycosaminoglycans.
• D)Muscle ribonucleic acid (RNA) synthesis declines, although the regenerative function of muscle tissue is reportedly normal in older adults.

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Definitions:

Outstanding Checks

Checks that have been written and recorded in the accounting books but have not yet been cashed or cleared by the bank.

Month-end Bank Statement

A document provided by a bank summarizing the account’s activity and balances over the last month, used for reconciling the bank account.

Erroneously Charged

Refers to a financial transaction or fee that has been incorrectly applied to an account.

Outstanding Checks

Checks issued by a company that have not yet been cashed or cleared by the bank, considered in reconciling the bank statement.