Which of the following statements about the physiological changes associated with aging is TRUE?
A) There is a 25 to 30 percent increase in kidney mass due to hypertrophy.
B) Impaired insulin use and glucose metabolism result in weight loss.
C) Decreased elasticity of the lung tissue results in a smaller lung volume.
D) Blood vessel walls thicken, reducing blood flow to end organs and causing blood pressure to rise.
D
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