Age-Related Changes in Blood Vessels, Some of Which Are Related

question 70

Multiple Choice

Age-related changes in blood vessels, some of which are related to arteriosclerosis, include ________.

• A) decreased elasticity of arteries and veins
• B) the walls of arteries become less tolerant of sudden increases in pressure
• C) events leading to an aneurysm
• D) calcium salts depositing onto weakened vascular walls
• E) any of these can occur with aging

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A liquid secreted by the pancreas that contains a variety of enzymes critical for the digestion of food in the small intestine.

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