Multiple choice

In ageing there is

  1. decrease in cholesterol level

  2. increase in calcium content of arteries and cartilage

  3. decrease in calcium content of arteries and cartilage

  4. decrease in blood urea
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B Correct answer
Explanation

As part of the aging process, calcium deposits often accumulate in the walls of arteries (arteriosclerosis) and cartilage, leading to increased stiffness.

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