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Increased Flexibility is NOT a physical sign
of aging.

O True
O False

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Answer:

The question is wrong by itself.

Step-by-step explanation:

Although it is true, that aging affects flexibility, it reduces. It is impossible for your flexibility to increase as you age, however there can be certain scenarios.

User Manthan Jamdagni
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Answer: False

Explanation: As our bodies get older we lose a small amount of flexibility as a result of the normal aging processes. This can happen for several reasons including a loss of water in our tissues and spine, increased stiffness in our joints and a loss of elasticity throughout the muscle tend ons and surrounding tissue. And its not like our grandmas can do backflips

Our bodies get weaker with aging