Which of the following is NOT a change associated with aging?
A) Loss of neurons
B) Loss of skeletal and cardiac muscle tissue
C) Decreased cross-linking of collagen
D) Decreased ability of the lens in the eye to accommodate
E) Arteriosclerosis

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Decreased cross-linking of collagen is not associated with aging. In fact, aging is associated with increased cross-linking of collagen, which contributes to decreased flexibility and increased stiffness in tissues such as skin and blood vessels.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Change Associated with Aging