Blood pressure may increase during the process of aging caused by
A)increasing vagal tone.
B)decreasing cardiac output.
C)diminished tolerance to pain.
D)increasing stiffness of the blood vessels.
E)decreasing vascular resistance.

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During the process of aging the systolic blood pressure often increases because of increasing stiffness of the blood vessels and increased vascular resistance. Increasing vagal tone may decrease the pulse rate.

Blood Pressure May Increase During the Process of Aging Caused