All of the Following Changes to the Anatomy of the Kidneys

question 1

Multiple Choice

All of the following changes to the anatomy of the kidneys occur with advanced age except

• A) the kidneys atrophy.
• B) the number of nephrons in the kidneys decreases.
• C) the proximal and distal convoluted tubules become less efficient at secretion and reabsorption.
• D) the renal arteries supply a greater amount of blood to the kidneys, increasing the rate of filtration.