An increase in both systolic BP (SBP) and diastolic BP (DBP) at rest and during exercise often accompanies aging. BP usually increases because of _____.
a. increased arterial compliance and decreased arterial stiffness
b. decreased arterial compliance and increased arterial stiffness
c. decrease in both arterial compliance and arterial stiffness
d. increase in both arterial compliance and arterial stiffness
Answer: b. decreased arterial compliance and increased arterial stiffness