Mattie Is in Middle Adulthood and Can Expect All of the Following

question 36

Multiple Choice

Mattie is in middle adulthood and can expect all of the following changes to her cardiovascular system,EXCEPT:

• A) after menopause,her blood pressure will sharply rise.
• B) fatty deposits will line her blood vessels.
• C) blood flow to the brain will be reduced.
• D) shortness of breath will occur more frequently.

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