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which of the following conditions involves the loss of muscle mass?

• dysphagia
• macular degeneration
• osteoporosis
• sarcopenia

Explanation:

• Dysphagia is difficulty in swallowing, not related to muscle mass loss.
• Macular degeneration affects the eyes (macula), not muscles.
• Osteoporosis is a bone - related condition (low bone density), not about muscle mass.
• Sarcopenia is defined as the age - related or disease - related loss of muscle mass and strength, so it is the condition involving loss of muscle mass.

Answer:

D. Sarcopenia