As a result of the aging process which of the following is a change that occurs in the cardiovascular system?
A. The heart pumps more forcefully and moves more blood with each beat.
B. Various parts of the heart and blood vessels lose elasticity.
C. The heart has more of an ability to gear up when the body is under stress.
D. There is more blood flow to all parts of the body.
Answer: B
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A. Following rules. B. Getting along with others. C. Hoarding their medications. D. Participating in care plan meetings.
The human physiological stress response mechanism is also called the ____ response
1. startle. 2. neuroleptic. 3. run-or-swing. 4. fight-or-flight.