All of the following occur as the cardiovascular system ages EXCEPT:
A) decrease in cardiac output
B) hypertrophy of the left ventricle
C) increased afterload
D) decreased elasticity of heart and aorta
E) increase in the overall resting heart rate

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As the cardiovascular system ages, there is typically a decrease in cardiac output, hypertrophy of the left ventricle, increased afterload, and decreased elasticity of the heart and aorta. However, there is not typically an increase in the overall resting heart rate, so option E is the correct answer.

All of the Following Occur as the Cardiovascular System Ages