Which of the following statements regarding renal function in older adults is correct?
A) Renal filtration begins to deteriorate at the age of 70 years.
B) In older adults, renal changes are more structural than functional.
C) Aging kidneys respond less efficiently to hemodynamic stress.
D) A 20-year-old patient has already experienced a 10% loss of nephrons.
Answer: C) Aging kidneys respond less efficiently to hemodynamic stress.
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