If the large arteries lose their elasticity, systolic BP will be:
A)lower than normal
B)higher than normal
C)erratic and constantly changing
D)unpredictable

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Loss of elasticity in the large arteries is a common age-related change that leads to an increase in systolic blood pressure. This is because the stiff arteries cannot accommodate the force of the blood being ejected from the heart during systole, resulting in a higher systolic blood pressure reading.

If the Large Arteries Lose Their Elasticity, Systolic BP Will