To compensate for the shift in the center of gravity, an older adult tends to:
A) shift weight to the right side.
B) try to stand more erect.
C) sway from side to side when walking quickly.
D) flex the knees for support.
Ans: D
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Many older people have more difficulty overcoming inertia and using gravity efficiently. One contributing factor is the shift in the center of gravity. To compensate for this shift, the knees flex slightly for support. Shifting to the right, swaying, and trying to stand more erect are not compensatory mechanisms.
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