Why does our blood pressure generally go up as we age?
A. Our veins get 'hard' and absorb less diastolic force
B. Our arteries get 'hard' and absorb less systolic force
C. Our arteries get 'hard' and absorb less diastolic force
D. Our veins get 'hard' and absorb less systolic force
Answer: B
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