Which Statement Is True About Physical Changes in Late Adulthood

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about physical changes in late adulthood?

• A) Flexibility of the joints and ligaments increases.
• B) By age 60, 30 to 50 percent of muscle power has been lost.
• C) Muscle strength generally declines at a faster rate than in middle age.
• D) Weight gain is common after age 60 due to lean body mass.

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