Why do older persons adapt more slowly to changes in the peripheral vascular system? (Select all that apply.)
a. Slowing heart rate
b. Decreasing cardiac output
c. Increasing stroke volume
d. Stiffening of blood vessels
e. Thickening of aorta
A, B, D, E
Age-related changes include a slowing of the heart rate, a decrease in both cardiac output and stroke volume, and a stiffening and thickening of blood vessels.
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