ACSM Personal Trainer

Category - Exercise Programming and Implementation

What condition causes a decrease in arterial compliance and an increase in blood pressure?
  1. Diabetes
  2. Atherosclerosis
  3. High cholesterol
  4. Pregnancy
Explanation
Answer: B - Atherosclerosis causes a decrease in arterial compliance and an increase in blood pressure. Healthy vessels have high compliance and are more pliable, thus making the process of pumping blood easier on the heart.
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