Clint is 82 years of age.Compared to when he was 27 years of age,his ________ now.

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Kidney function tends to decline with age, so Clint's kidney cells are likely not functioning as well as they did when he was 27. Option A is incorrect because vitamin D synthesis actually decreases with age. Option C is incorrect because intrinsic factor secretion decreases with age, leading to decreased absorption of vitamin B12. Option D is incorrect because cellular metabolism actually slows down with age.

Clint Is 82 Years of Age