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All of the Following Changes to the Anatomy of the Kidneys

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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.

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