Aging Brings an Increase in __________, Causing the Heart to Work

question 27

Short Answer

Aging brings an increase in __________, causing the heart to work harder to pump blood into the systemic circulation.

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Definitions:

Oxygen Therapy

The administration of oxygen to increase the amount of oxygen in the blood, commonly used in medical treatments.

Blood pH

This refers to the measure of acidity or alkalinity of blood, crucial for maintaining the body's homeostasis.

Decrease Blood pH

A condition often resulting from acidosis where there is an excess of hydrogen ions in the blood, making it more acidic.

Alveolar Walls

The thin barriers separating the air in the alveoli (tiny air sacs) from the blood in the surrounding capillaries within the lungs, facilitating gas exchange during breathing.