Elderly people are more susceptible to intracranial bleeding because of:
A) a marked increase in brain size.
B) depletion of cerebrospinal fluid.
C) enlargement of the subdural space.
D) constriction of the cerebral vessels.
Answer: C) enlargement of the subdural space.
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