Answer
When arteries and veins become stiff, more pressure is exerted by the heart to circulate blood. This can lead to a cardiovascular diseases and hypertension.
Work Step by Step
As above
Biology 2010 Student Edition
by Miller, Kenneth R.; Levine, Joseph S.
Published by
Prentice Hall
ISBN 10:
9780133669510
ISBN 13:
978-0-13366-951-0
Chapter 33, Circulatory and Respiratory Systems - 33.2 - Blood and the Lymphatic System - 33.2 Assessment - Page 961: 3b
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