Muscle activation patterns of recovering from disturbed balance while in an upright position is reflected in all of the following statements, except:
A) Young adults tend to activate the ankle dorsiflexors first followed by the knee extensors
B) Some older adults will activate the knee extensors first followed by the ankle dorsiflexors
C) Older adults occasionally activate additional muscle groups not utilized by young adults
D) Young adults usually activate both the agonist and antagonist muscle groups while older adults do not
E) The activation pattern of older adults is often similar to the pattern of very young children

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Young adults typically activate both agonist and antagonist muscle groups to maintain balance, whereas older adults may not always do so due to changes in neuromuscular control with aging.

Muscle Activation Patterns of Recovering from Disturbed Balance While in an Upright