Which of these musculoskeletal changes is a result of normal aging?
a. Joints develop degenerative changes.
b. Coordination and endurance are unaffected.
c. Muscle mass and elasticity remain unchanged.
d. Osteoporosis is to be expected.
A
Neurons in the brain decrease, cerebral blood flow and oxygen use decrease, and coordination, balance, and fine motor hand movement decrease. Deep tendon reflexes decrease. Musculoskeletal changes include degeneration of the joints.
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