During Middle Adulthood, Aerobic Capacity Declines As:​

question 40

Multiple Choice

During middle adulthood, aerobic capacity declines as:​

• A) less oxygen is taken into the lungs and less blood is pumped by the heart.
• B) sensitivity to insulin is lost by the muscle tissues.
• C) lean-body mass, which includes muscle, is replaced by fat.
• D) large amounts of calcium are lost by the bones, making them porous and brittle.

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