Which age-related change(s) occur(s) in the urinary system? (select all that apply.)
a. Prostate hypertrophy
b. Decreased renin secretion
c. Decreased bladder muscle tone
d. Enlarged bladder.
e. Increased ability to concentrate urine
A, B, C
As the urinary system ages, the prostate hypertrophies, renin secretion decrease, and bladder muscle tone decrease. Age-related changes also include shrinking bladder size and decreased ability to concentrate urine.
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