Lack of adequate protein intake in elderly people:
A. leads to a decrease in the intensity of drug action.
B. leads to an increase in the rate of drug metabolism.
C. leads to a lower concentration of plasma proteins.
D. leads to an increase in the synthesis of drug metabolizing enzymes.
Answer: C
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