Which of the Following Reflect Internal Changes Due to Aging

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reflect internal changes due to aging?

• A)The heart's capacity to pump blood through the circulatory system to the brain is reduced and impeded by hardening and shrinking of blood vessels.
• B)The reduction in gray matter makes the aging brain less efficient.
• C)The respiratory system is unchanged unless the person was exposed to cigarette smoke.
• D)The digestive system becomes less efficient at drawing nutrients from food, leading to frequent diarrhea.

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Definitions:

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Electroconvulsive Therapy

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