How are stroke volume and stroke volume index affected by aging?
a. Both are increased
b. Both are diminished
c. The stroke index decreases and the stroke volume increases
d. The stroke volume decreases and the stroke index increases
b. Both are diminished
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A) command. B) logistics. C) planning. D) execution.
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A. Heart rate and blood pressure will decrease; bone density will increase B. All three parameters will increase C. All three parameters will decrease D. Heart rate will remain stable; bone density will increase, and blood pressure will decrease
60 is 48% of what?
What will be an ideal response?