All of the following are normal physiologic changes associated with aging that alter drug activity in the body except one. Which is the one exception?

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Liver and kidney function decline as a natural part of physiologic aging. Other normal physiologic changes associated with aging that alter drug function include increased body fat and decreased lean body muscle; decreased total body water; and increased stomach acidity. With age, the body produces fewer plasma proteins, which decreases the availability of binding sites in the circulation, allowing for more free (or active) drug to leave the circulation to bind to target tissues.

All of the Following Are Normal Physiologic Changes Associated with Aging