Answer
As one gets older the kidneys get smaller. The nephrons are decreased in amount and size, also the tubules are becoming less efficient. When one reaches 70 the filtrate rate is about a half compared to middle aged adults. It can be attributed to a inhibited renal circulation because of artherioschlerosis.
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As one gets older the kidneys get smaller. The nephrons are decreased in amount and size, also the tubules are becoming less efficient. When one reaches 70 the filtrate rate is about a half compared to middle aged adults. It can be attributed to a inhibited renal circulation because of artherioschlerosis.
