Which Statement Correctly Summarizes Internal Bodily Changes Due to Aging

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which statement correctly summarizes internal bodily changes due to aging?

• A)The heart's capacity to pump blood through the circulatory system to the brain is increased due to the shrinking of blood vessels.
• B)The reduction in gray matter makes the aging brain less efficient.
• C)The respiratory system is more efficient with age.
• D)The digestive system is less efficient in pushing food through the system,which often leads to constipation.

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