In the aging process, what change occurs within the urinary system?

As individuals age, various physiological changes occur, particularly in the urinary system. One significant change is the decrease in muscle control, specifically in the bladder and pelvic floor muscles. This decline in muscle tone can lead to increased instances of urinary incontinence, urgency, and frequency as the body loses some of its ability to control urination effectively.

In older adults, the detrusor muscle of the bladder may become less efficient, and the nerve signals that help regulate bladder control can also weaken, resulting in issues with storing and voiding urine. These changes are part of the natural aging process and can affect a person's quality of life, requiring adaptations in management of urinary health.

In contrast, options such as improved kidney filtration, increased bladder capacity, and enhanced hormone production do not accurately reflect the common changes associated with aging in the urinary system. In fact, kidney function typically declines with age, bladder capacity generally decreases, and hormone production related to urine regulation may also be affected negatively.