In the elderly, what effect does regular exercise have on resting heart rate, bone density, and blood pressure?
A) Heart rate and blood pressure will decrease; bone density will increase
B) All three parameters will increase
C) All three parameters will decrease
D) Heart rate will remain stable; bone density will increase, and blood pressure will decrease

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Regular exercise in the elderly leads to a decrease in resting heart rate and blood pressure due to improved cardiovascular efficiency, and an increase in bone density due to the mechanical stress stimulating bone formation.

In the Elderly, What Effect Does Regular Exercise Have on Resting