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Development of Muscle

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Aging and Muscle Tissue

Between 30–50 years of age, about 10% of our muscle tissue is replaced by fibrous connective tissue and adipose tissue. Between 50–80 years of age another 40% of our muscle tissue is replaced. Consequences are:
Muscle strength and flexibility decreases
Reflexes slow
Slow oxidative fiber numbers increase
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