An elderly resident has decreased bladder capacity and experiences urinary frequency. This is primarily due to which age-related change in the urinary system?

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AStrengthening of the external urethral sphincter
BIncreased glomerular filtration rate
CEnlargement of the bladder capacity
DLoss of bladder muscle elasticity and tone

✓ Correct answer: D. Loss of bladder muscle elasticity and tone With aging, the bladder muscle (detrusor) loses elasticity and tone, reducing bladder capacity. The bladder cannot hold as much urine, leading to increased urinary frequency and urgency in elderly individuals.

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