GENERAL ANATOMY
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
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As people age, their blood vessels become more elastic leading to less cardiovascular disease.
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As people age, the heart becomes more efficient with each pump, increasing cardiac output.
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As people age, blood pressure decreases leading to more cardiovascular disease.
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As people age, plaque builds up in the arteries increasing vessel resistance, which leads to disease.
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Detailed explanation-1: -As people age, blood pressure decreases leading to more cardiovascular disease. D. As people age, plaque builds up in the arteries increasing vessel resistance, which leads to disease.
Detailed explanation-2: -Which of the following best describes the connection between cardiovascular disease and age? As people age, their blood vessels become more elastic leading to less cardiovascular disease.
Detailed explanation-3: -The changes in the cardiovascular system associated with aging are a decrease in elasticity and an increase in stiffness of the arterial system.
Detailed explanation-4: -Stroke is a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. It is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts (or ruptures).