The heart muscle commonly weakens with age.

What is a consequence of this fact?

A) The heart beats faster but pumps with less force.
B) Fatty deposits and other substances clog narrowed coronary vessels.
C) Blood pressure lowers because of systemic vasodilation.
D) The time required for the heart's diastolic-systolic cycle decreases.

Answer :

Answer: B) Fatty deposits and other substances clog narrowed coronary vessels.

Explanation:

Aging brings changes in the heart muscles and the blood vessels. In old age heart beats slow and person experience labored breathing. This is because of the fatty deposition in the blood vessels which brings blood to the heart and takes away blood to other parts of the body. The fatty deposition is because of consumption of excess fat and cholesterol in food and because of lack of physical activity with age. These conditions can be responsible for coronary artery disease and heart stoke due to lack of smooth flow of blood in the blood vessels.

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