Cardiovascular Health and Exercise for Seniors

What happens to blood vessels as we age?

• They increase in number

• They decrease in size

• They become less elastic and more stiff

• They become more elastic

What is the recommended amount of moderate intensity activity per week for seniors according to the CDC?

• 50 minutes

• 100 minutes

• 200 minutes

• 150 minutes

How does exercise benefit the cardiovascular system in seniors?

• It increases the maximum heart rate

• It decreases the number of blood vessels

• It increases the thickness of the heart walls

• It reduces vessel rigidity and improves oxygenation

What is the maximum heart rate trend as we age?

• It remains the same

• It increases

• It fluctuates randomly

• It decreases

What is a common effect of aging on the heart's ability to pump blood?

• Random fluctuations in efficiency

• Decreased efficiency

• Unchanged efficiency

• Increased efficiency

Which type of exercise is most beneficial for improving cardiovascular health in seniors?

• Strength training

• Flexibility exercises

• Aerobic exercises

• Balance exercises

How does regular physical activity affect blood pressure in older adults?

• It increases blood pressure

• It decreases blood pressure

• It has no effect on blood pressure

• It causes blood pressure to fluctuate

What is a common change in the heart's structure as we age?

• Increased elasticity of heart walls

• Thickening of heart walls

• Increase in heart size

• Decrease in heart size

How does aging affect the heart rate recovery after exercise?

• It has no effect on recovery

• It slows down recovery

• It speeds up recovery

• It causes erratic recovery

Which lifestyle change can help maintain cardiovascular health in seniors?

• Increasing salt intake

• Maintaining a balanced diet and regular exercise

• Reducing physical activity

• Increasing sedentary behavior