The most dramatic functional change that occurs in the endocrine system due to aging is __________.
a. a decrease in blood and tissue concentrations of ADH and TSH
b. an overall decrease in circulating hormone levels
c. a decline in the concentration of reproductive hormones
d. all of the listed responses are correct
Ans: c. a decline in the concentration of reproductive hormones
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