In terms of percentage of total weight,which of following increases as a person reaches late adulthood?
A)Muscle
B)Bone density
C)Fat
D)T cells

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As a person reaches late adulthood, the percentage of fat in the body tends to increase, while the percentage of muscle and bone density tends to decrease. T cell levels may also decrease with age, but this is not a significant portion of total body weight. Therefore, the correct answer is C, fat.

In Terms of Percentage of Total Weight,which of Following Increases