Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology
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ISBN: 9781337794909
Author: Des Jardins, Terry.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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Chapter 11, Problem 9RQ
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As a person ages, the functions of the body deteriorate, including the functioning of the cardiovascular system in an individual. A number of different adverse changes or effects occur in the cardiovascular system with the progression of age. The reason for death in the elderly is generally found to be the problems of heart.
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