Which is false regarding the effects of aging on the excretory system?
A. The glomerular filtration rate decreases.
B. Drugs are cleared less efficiently with age, so drugs remain in circulation longer.
C. Responsiveness to ADH increases in the elderly.
D. The size of the kidneys and the number of functioning nephrons decrease.
Answer: C
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