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LCritchfi

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on: Aug 23, 2018
One consequence of aging in the cardiovascular system is
 
  a. greater elasticity and flexibility of the arteries.
  b. a decrease in overall blood pressure.
  c. a reduction in the heart's pumping capacity.
  d. decreased calcification of arterial walls.

Question 2

Which is true about cardiovascular disease?
 
  a. The incidences of cardiovascular disease decrease dramatically with age.
  b. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in all ethnic groups in the United States.
  c. The rates of cardiovascular disease are higher for women until age 75.
  d. Testosterone helps protect men from cardiovascular disease.


dellikani2015

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Reply #1 on: Aug 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: c

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: b


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LCritchfi

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Reply #2 on: Aug 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Aug 23, 2018
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