Why Does Our Blood Pressure Generally Go Up as We

question 21

Multiple Choice

Why does our blood pressure generally go up as we age?

• A) Our veins get 'hard' and absorb less systolic force
• B) Our veins get 'hard' and absorb less diastolic force
• C) Our arteries get 'hard' and absorb less systolic force
• D) Our arteries get 'hard' and absorb less diastolic force

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Definitions:

Genetic Polymorphism

The occurrence of two or more distinct forms in the same population of a species, due to differences in genetic makeup.

Alleles

Different versions of a gene, located at the same position on homologous chromosomes, contributing to genetic variation.

Locus

A specific location on a chromosome where a particular gene or genetic marker is situated.

Stabilizing Selection

A type of natural selection that favors intermediate variations of a trait, leading to a decrease in variation in the population over time.