Which age-related changes occur in the hematologic system? (Select all that apply.)
a. Decreased blood volume
b. Decreased bone marrow production
c. Decreased rate of blood cell production
d. Increased immune response
e. Increased clotting time
A, B, C, E
Age-related changes of the hematologic system include decreasing blood volume, bone marrow production, and blood cell production rate, along with increasing clotting time. The immune re-sponse decreases with age.
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