Which of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of Age-Related

question 153

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic of age-related changes at the tissue level?

• A) arterial walls become less elastic
• B) injuries heal rapidly and more completely in older people
• C) reduced flexibility and elasticity of connective tissue
• D) development of atherosclerosis
• E) rate of red blood cell synthesis declines

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