Aging and muscle tissue Flashcards
1
Q
what age does the progressive loss of skeletal muscle begin at?
A
30
2
Q
You can always improve your muscle! peak muscle capacity is just going to be diffrent with age
A
TRUE!
3
Q
What decreases as we age?
A
Strength/power capabilities and muscle relfexs
4
Q
Affects of aging are due to what fibers?
A
Type II fibers de-innervating
5
Q
How do regain strength and power?
A
Type 1 fibers re-innervating (type II muscle fibers become type I)
