Age on the muscle Flashcards
1
Q
Age associated decline in muscle strength, and power is known as what ?
A
Sarcopenia
2
Q
Factors that determine the effect of aging on the body ?
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3
Q
Every year how much does muscle mass decrease
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4
Q
By the age of 70 years what % of strength is lost in men and women ?
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5
Q
What declined quicker power or strength ?
A
6
Q
How is muscle lost ?
A
- Decrease in anabolic hormones eg testosterone
- Increase in catabolic eg IL6
- Degeneration - loss of motor units and this muscle fibres.
7
Q
What are the effects of lower muscle mass?
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8
Q
What are the effects of lower muscle mass on
- cardiovascular
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9
Q
What are the effects of lower muscle mass on orthostatic tolerance ?
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10
Q
How does exercise in older age affect aging ?
eg prevent aging
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11
Q
What dietary intake in older age can slow down the ageing process?
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