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Sarcopenia |
This phenomenon known as ____ is the gradual breakdown of muscle tissue which starts at age 30 and is greatly pronounced by age 75. Key interventions are resistance exercise, increase protein and calorie intake. |
"-enia" should make you think of a loss or lack of something.
Sarco- should make you think of sarcomeres. |
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Thrombocytopenia |
This illness is characterized by the lack of blood cell type used in clotting. It is called ___. |
You probably won't have to worry about DVT if you have this condition. |
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Name the top three etiogic factors for sarcopenia. |
1. Reduced level of physical activity.
2. Loss of neuromuscular function.
3. Altered endocrine function (includes insulin resistance, decreased estrogen levels, decreased testosterone levels, decreased vitamin D levels, and high levels of PTH).
These three Eishi a logic factors contribute to age-related sarcopenia. |
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