Total body water (TBW) in elderly persons is:

Total body water (TBW) in elderly persons is:




A) increased because of decreased adipose tissue and decreased bone mass.
B) increased because of decreased renal function and hormonal fluctuations.
C) decreased because of increased adipose tissue and decreased muscle mass.
D) decreased because of diuresis and sodium loss.



Answer: C


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