Which Is True Regarding the Effects of Aging on the Excretory

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which is true regarding the effects of aging on the excretory system?

• A) The size of the kidneys and the number of functioning nephrons decrease.
• B) The glomerular filtration rate decreases.
• C) Drugs are cleared less efficiently with age, so drugs remain in circulation longer.
• D) Responsiveness to ADH increases in the elderly.

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Definitions:

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