Which of the Following Statements About the Physiological Changes Associated

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the physiological changes associated with aging is TRUE?

• A) There is a 25 to 30 percent increase in kidney mass due to hypertrophy.
• B) Impaired insulin use and glucose metabolism result in weight loss.
• C) Decreased elasticity of the lung tissue results in a smaller lung volume.
• D) Blood vessel walls thicken, reducing blood flow to end organs and causing blood pressure to rise.

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