Match the term with the description

A. low bone density
B. joint stiffness
C. loss of muscle fibers
D. loss of muscle fiber size


A. Osteoporosis
B. Osteoarthritis
C. Sarcopenia
D. Atrophy

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What will be an ideal response?

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