Decreased Functioning of Which Physical Structure Is Likely to Result

question 4

Multiple Choice

Decreased functioning of which physical structure is likely to result in decreased metabolism in older persons?

• A)Kidney
• B)Thyroid gland
• C)Brain
• D)Skeleton

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