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nummyann

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Normal aging of the cardiovascular system includes
 
  a. Strengthened heart contractions
  b. Decreased cardiac output
  c. Flaccid and thinned heart valves
  d. Dilation of blood vessels

Question 2

Physiological theories of aging focus on all of the following except
 
  a. Genetics
  b. Nutrition
  c. Wear and tear of the body
  d. Personality


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Cardiac output is decreased as a result of the slowed heart rate and weaker cardiac contractions. This is not usually a noticeable problem unless older persons are exposed to stressors that exceed their reserves. Responses A, C, and D are incorrect. The aging heart is slower and weaker, the valves become thickened and more rigid, and blood vessels thicken and become less elastic.

Answer to Question 2

D
One physiological theory of aging focuses on genetics, stating that people are born with a genetic program that predetermines life span. Another focuses on a person's nutrition during his or her life span, and yet another focuses on the fact that all fine-tuned machineryand that includes body partswear out or become less effective as they are repeatedly used. Response Dpersonalityis incorrect because it does not relate directly to a physiological factor.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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