Which of the following physiological changes in an elderly patient lowers the rate of drug metabolism?
A. An increase in renal blood flow
B. A decrease in the percentage of adipose tissue in the body
C. A decrease in the production of enzymes that oxidize drugs
D. An increase in the flow of blood to the liver
Answer: C
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