Blood vessels show which sign of aging?
a. Elastin fibers in their walls are replaced by collagen or calcium deposits.
b. The muscles become softer and expand more easily.
c. The smooth muscle layer constricts more readily.
d. Elastin fibers double in quantity.
e. The veins develop more valves.
ANSWER: a
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