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Question 1

What is the definition of sarcopenia?

Answer 1

Muscle mass and strength loss as part of the normal aging process.

Question 2

What are four causes of sarcopenia?

Answer 2

Genetics
Immobility
Endocrine Factors
Nutrition

Question 3

What are 3 age dependent changes that occur in cardiovascular tissue?

Answer 3

1. Left ventricular wall becomes thicker.
2. Valves become calcified.
3. Valves thus lose elasticity.

Question 4

What are the 5 determinants of frailty and how many of these do you need to have to be considered frail?

Answer 4

1. Slow walking speed.
2. Unintentional weight loss.
3. Decreased grip strength.
4. Self-reported exhaustion.
5. Low physical activity.
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