Question

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how does the blood pressure of a healthy person over 60 change with increasing age? more than one answer may be correct.
□ systolic pressure decreases.
□ diastolic pressure increases.
□ diastolic pressure decreases.
□ systolic pressure increases.

Explanation:

As people age, especially those over 60, the arteries become stiffer. This leads to an increase in systolic blood - pressure as the heart has to pump blood against greater resistance. Diastolic blood - pressure may decrease due to the reduced ability of the arteries to recoil and maintain pressure during the resting phase of the heart cycle.

Answer:

C. Diastolic pressure decreases.
D. Systolic pressure increases.