The heart hypertrophies with age, MOST likely in response to:
A) a progressive increase in preload and chronic myocardial stretching.
B) left-sided heart failure that results in chronic pulmonary hypertension.
C) a chronically increased afterload caused by arteriosclerotic blood vessels.
D) a significant decline in cardiac output due to a reduction in stroke volume.
Answer: C) a chronically increased afterload caused by arteriosclerotic blood vessels.
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What will be an ideal response?