What are the age-related endocrine changes that may occur in older adults?
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Correct answer: Reduced antidiuretic hormone, raising dehydration risk
In aging, many endocrine glands produce less hormone; reduced ADH leads to risk of dehydration due to less capacity to conserve water.
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