An elderly person is more likely to sustain serious injury following trauma due to:
A) brittle, demineralized bone.
B) ineffective vasoconstriction.
C) chronic renal hypertrophy.
D) decreased respiratory function.
Answer: A) brittle, demineralized bone.
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