Which statement about the effects of aging on the endocrine system is true?

A. The increase of estrogen and testosterone cause osteoporosis.
B. Up-regulation stops.
C. Estrogen and testosterone increase dramatically with aging.
D. Levels of hormones decline with age.


Answer: D

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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