After age 70, blood flow to the kidneys may decrease by as much as:

A. 10%
B. 25%
C. 35%
D. 40%


d
Rationale: After age 70, blood flow to the kidneys may decrease by as much as 40%; also, by age 65, nephron function may decrease by 35%.

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