Which of the Following Is Not Characteristic of Aging at the Tissue

question 155

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not characteristic of aging at the tissue level?

• A) Arterial walls become less elastic.
• B) Injuries heal rapidly and more completely in older people.
• C) Connective tissue experience reduced flexibility and elasticity.
• D) Atherosclerosis develops.
• E) Rate of red blood cell synthesis declines.

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