Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Sarcopenia

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of sarcopenia?

• A) A decrease in water content and an increase in fat cells in relation to muscle cells
• B) A decrease in bone mass and minerals
• C) A decrease in muscle mass, strength, and elasticity
• D) A deterioration in the flexibility and composition of joints

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Definitions:

Effectively

In a manner that achieves a desired result or outcome with the most efficiency.

Earlier Antidepressant Drugs

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Second-Generation Antidepressants

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MAO

Monoamine oxidase, an enzyme that breaks down neurotransmitters in the brain and is targeted by certain kinds of antidepressant drugs.