Smaller doses and different drugs are required in treating young or older adult patients. This is an example of how ________ is a factor that affects drug action.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
age
Age affects drug action through smaller doses and different drugs that are required in treating young or older adult patients.
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