Which effect results when the kidney's blood supply declines with age?

💡 Explanation

Reduced renal blood flow impairs the countercurrent multiplier system's efficiency; therefore, the osmotic gradient weakens, reducing water reabsorption in the collecting ducts. This leads to increased water loss and dehydration risk, rather than constant creatinine or electrolyte balance.

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