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Which of the following is the correct term for muscle loss at the rate of up to 1 pound per year after age 50?

Sarcopenia
Muscle myopathy
Rheumatoid arthritis
Myelin atrophy

Explanation

Answer: A - Sarcopenia is the degenerative loss of muscle at the rate of up to 1 pound per year after age 50. This process also likely results in increased body fat percentages.

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