Chapter 10.8, Problem 30WDYL

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The changes in skeletal muscle accompany aging.

Concept introduction:

The skeletal muscles comprise about $\text{40}-\text{50}\text{\%}$ of the body weight in an adult. It is primarily attached to the skeleton of the body and is also found at the opening of urinal tracts and gastrointestinal tracts. They perform functions like body movement, posture maintenance, support and protection, heat production and regulating elimination of materials.