Blood flow to liver decreases

Physiological

Data Availability

Period at which this change occurs is not accurately known

Tissue

  • liver Changes

References

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Description

Katzung et al. state that older adults (aged 60-80 years) have 55-60% the hepatic blood flow rate compared to young adults (aged 20-30). This may play a large part in the age-associated changes in the clearance of liver-metabolized drugs.

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