Which of the following is true about skeletal muscle fibers in aging people?

A) The number of fibers decreases.
B) There is a decreased density of capillaries that supply muscle cells.
C) The number of motor neurons that innervate skeletal muscle decreases.
D) All of the above.


Answer: D) All of the above.

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