Sarcopenia is a
A) condition in which bones become brittle and susceptible to fractures.
B) condition that develops when fluid builds up in the eye, putting pressure on blood vessels that deliver oxygen to the optic nerve.
C) progressive age-related loss of muscle mass and strength.
D) decline in the ability to hear high-pitched sounds.

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Sarcopenia is characterized by the progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength as a person ages, which can impact mobility, balance, and overall health.

Sarcopenia Is a