Which of the following is NOT an effect of aging with the cardiovascular system?

A. Excessive cardiac output
B. Increased varicose veins
C. Increased atherosclerosis
D. Increased incidence of coronary artery disease


Answer: A

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A. It would drastically increase osmotic colloid pressure. B. It would considerably increase blood oxygen carrying capacity. C. It would facilitate delivery of oxygen into tissues supplied by small capillaries. D. It would significantly increase blood osmolarity. E. It would facilitate oxygen diffusion into cells distant from blood capillaries.

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Given an end diastolic volume (EDV) of 120 ml / beat and an end systolic volume (ESV) of 50 ml / beat, the stroke volume (SV) would be ________

A) 170 ml / beat B) 70 ml / beat C) 120 ml / beat D) 50 ml / beat

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