Sylvia Is 82 Years of Age

question 16

Multiple Choice

Sylvia is 82 years of age.Compared to when she was 27 years of age,her _____ now.

• A)cells require more energy
• B)stomach secretes more intrinsic factor
• C)body synthesizes more vitamin D
• D)kidney cells filter less blood

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