All of the Following Statements About the Effect of Aging

question 71

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements about the effect of aging on the muscular system are true except which one?

• A) Muscle mass decreases with age.
• B) Fat is deposited in muscle tissue and muscle fibers shrink.
• C) Some muscle is replaced by fibrous tissue.
• D) Our diet and lifestyle solely determine the rate and extent of muscle loss.

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