Which Statement Regarding Kidney Function and Aging Is Accurate

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding kidney function and aging is accurate?

• A) Kidney function declines with age but this usually does not affect homeostasis.
• B) Serum creatinine rises with age due to increased catabolism of red muscle.
• C) Glomerular filtration rate falls at a rate of 2 mL/min/year.
• D) Older adults are less susceptible to acute kidney dysfunction but more susceptible to chronic kidney dysfunction.

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Definitions:

Lexicographic Rule

A decision-making rule where alternatives are compared based on the most important attribute first; if one option is superior, the decision is made, otherwise the next most important attribute is considered.

Attribute Preference Rule

A decision rule used by consumers, focusing on a single characteristic of a product to make a choice, often when other decision criteria are overwhelming or unclear.

Disjunctive Rule

A decision-making rule applied when choosing among alternatives, focusing on selecting the option that has at least one attribute exceeding a threshold level.

Non-compensatory Decision-making Rule

A decision rule where if an option does not meet at least one important criterion, it is dropped from consideration, regardless of its merits on other criteria.