Which of the following individuals would have the highest metabolism of a drug based strictly on age?

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Both newborns and older adults are generally more susceptible to some toxicities.Both of these populations metabolize and clear toxins at a slower rate compared with children and younger adults.Typically the newborn's liver function will not reach maturity for several months, after which metabolism and the ability to detoxify may actually exceed that of most healthy adults.In contrast, metabolic and excretion rates begin to decline after the fourth decade of life.The elimination of a drug from a patient in their 80s may be half to a third as rapid as that of a 20-year-old.

Which of the Following Individuals Would Have the Highest Metabolism