A 72-year-old male patient complains of having difficulty while urinating. A very likely explanation may be that
A) he has a decreased number of nephrons.
B) he is experiencing decreased sensitivity to ADH and aldosterone.
C) he is experiencing a reduction in the glomerular filtration rate.
D) his prostate is enlarged and compresses the urethra.
E) he may suffer from metabolic acidosis.
D) his prostate is enlarged and compresses the urethra.
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