As Skeletal Muscle Ages, After Age 30, Which of the Following

question 55

Multiple Choice

As skeletal muscle ages, after age 30, which of the following does NOT occur?

• A) decrease in maximal strength
• B) decrease in the relative number of slow oxidative fibers
• C) replacement of muscle mass by fibrous connective tissue and adipose tissue
• D) slowing of muscle reflexes

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