All of the Following Changes Are Commonly Observed in the Cardiovascular

question 26

Multiple Choice

All of the following changes are commonly observed in the cardiovascular system in response to aging EXCEPT

• A)decreased cardiac output.
• B)increased compliance of the aorta.
• C)loss of cardiac muscle strength.
• D)decline in maximum heart rate.
• E)increased systolic blood pressure.

---

Definitions:

Bilirubin

A yellow compound that occurs in the normal catabolic pathway that breaks down heme in red blood cells, often measured to assess liver function.

Capillaries

The smallest blood vessels in the body, connecting arterioles and venules, and facilitating the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and many other nutrients and waste substances between blood and tissues.

Peripheral Vascular Disease

A circulatory condition where narrowed blood vessels reduce blood flow to the limbs.

Chronic Disease

A long-lasting condition that can be controlled but not cured, often with significant impact on individuals' quality of life.