Which of the following will remain unchanged in an older person when he or she exercises?
a. Cardiac output c. Blood pressure
b. Heart rate d. Heart rhythm
A
An older individual's ability to exercise may be limited by reduction in cardiac reserve, increased vascular afterload, arterial–ventricular load mismatching, pulmonary function, reduced intrinsic myocardial contractility, impaired autonomic regulation, and physical deconditioning.
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