All of the following structural changes found in the heart occur with the normal aging process, except
A) hypertrophy of the left ventricle.
B) decreased elasticity of large vessels.
C) decreased valve flexibility.
D) increased elasticity of large vessels.
E) atrophy of conduction cells.

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The normal aging process involves changes in the heart and vascular system, such as hypertrophy of the left ventricle, decreased elasticity of large vessels, decreased valve flexibility, and atrophy of conduction cells. However, increased elasticity of large vessels is not a characteristic of aging; instead, vessels typically become less elastic.

All of the Following Structural Changes Found in the Heart