ATI PN Custom Pharmacology
ATI PN Custom Pharmacology ( 40 Questions)
Which phenomenon occurs in the body as a person ages?.
Protein needs do not necessarily accentuate with age. In fact, they may decrease due to reduced physical activity and metabolic rate.
Total fat content does not decrease with age. It’s common for fat distribution to change and increase in certain areas.
Total body water does not increase with age. It usually decreases due to the loss of muscle mass and increase in fat content.
Lean body mass decreases as a person ages. This is a common phenomenon due to changes in cells and tissues.
Choice A rationale:
Protein needs do not necessarily accentuate with age. In fact, they may decrease due to reduced physical activity and metabolic rate.
Choice B rationale:
Total fat content does not decrease with age. It’s common for fat distribution to change and increase in certain areas.
Choice C rationale:
Total body water does not increase with age. It usually decreases due to the loss of muscle mass and increase in fat content.
Choice D rationale:
Lean body mass decreases as a person ages. This is a common phenomenon due to changes in cells and tissues.