Age-related changes in the renal system result in:

A. a significant increase in filtration, which causes the excretion of large amounts of water from the body.
B. a decreased ability to clear wastes from the body and a decreased ability to conserve fluids when needed.
C. the formation of large amounts of urine secondary to an increase in kidney mass of up to 20%.

Ans: B. a decreased ability to clear wastes from the body and a decreased ability to conserve fluids when needed.

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