Which of the following is NOT an endocrine gland aging effect?
A)Rise in the blood levels of PTH
B)Less cortisol and aldosterone production
C)Decreased levels of gonadotropins
D)Decreased levels of calcitriol and calcitonin
E)Increase in thymus size

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The thymus gland is the only endocrine gland that increases in size during childhood and adolescence but then begins to decrease in size and function during adulthood. Therefore, an increase in thymus size is not an endocrine gland aging effect but rather a normal developmental change.

Which of the Following Is NOT an Endocrine Gland Aging