Which of the Following Statements Is True of Aging

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of aging?

• A) As people age, the heart muscles grow more elastic, increasing the maximum heart rate.
• B) Regular exercise decreases cardiovascular and respiratory capacity from what it was in early adolescence.
• C) As people age, the immune system produces fewer white blood cells.
• D) Fertility in both genders increases as early adulthood progresses.

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