Which of the Following Is Not an Age- Related Change

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an age- related change affecting the heart?

• A) atherosclerosis
• B) fibrosis of cardiac muscle
• C) decline in cardiac reserve
• D) thinning of the valve flaps

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