The decline in the secretion of growth hormone after age 30, at a rate of about 1 percent per year, can over time contribute to:
A) decreased muscle size and strength.
B) increased basal metabolic rate (BMR).
C) decreased number of adipocytes in the body.
D) increased production of ghrelin in the gastrointestinal tract.
A
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