All of the following changes are commonly observed in the cardiovascular system in response to aging EXCEPT
a) decreased cardiac output.
b) increased compliance of the aorta.
c) loss of cardiac muscle strength.
d) decline in maximum heart rate.
e) increased systolic blood pressure.
b
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