Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) The ability of the heart to contract decreases with age.
• B) The amount of connective tissue in the heart decreases with age.
• C) Blood pressure normally rises somewhat with age.
• D) Cardiac output and cardiac reserve both decrease with age.

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Definitions:

Anterograde Amnesia

A loss of the ability to create new memories after the event that caused the amnesia, leading to a partial or complete inability to recall the recent past, while long-term memories from before the event remain intact.

Coma

A state of deep unconsciousness in which a person cannot be awakened, resulting from illness or injury.

Concussion

A form of brain damage resulting from a head impact, fall, or other incident that causes the brain to move forcefully within the skull.

Long-term Storage

The continuous storage of information which can last from days to decades, allowing for the retrieval of memories over a long period.