Which Feature Is Not Associated with Aging of the Musculoskeletal

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which feature is not associated with aging of the musculoskeletal system?

• A) A decrease in the muscle mass starting in the 20s or 30s for men.
• B) A two inch decrease in height by the time we reach age 80.
• C) A reduction in the size and number of muscle fibers.
• D) Compression of the vertebrae.
• E) All of these are features associated with aging.

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