Question

true or false question
with age, the myocardium thickens as more smooth muscle cells are produced to offset lower blood flow.
o true
o false

Explanation:

As people age, the myocardium thickens due to hypertrophy of existing cardiac muscle cells (cardiomyocytes), not production of more smooth - muscle cells. Smooth muscle cells are not the main cells involved in myocardial thickening related to aging.

Answer:

False