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During a clinical study examining the effects of exercise, men between the ages of 20 and 30 years are evaluated during a 15-minute session on a treadmill. The average pulse for the last 2 minutes of

The correct answer is F. Total peripheral resistance. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

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During a clinical study examining the effects of exercise, men between the ages of 20 and 30 years are evaluated during a 15-minute session on a treadmill. The average pulse for the last 2 minutes of the session is 175/min. During the last minute of exercise, various measurements are taken. Compared with the measurement before the session, which of the following is most likely to be decreased?

Options

  • ACardiac output
  • BOxygen consumption
  • CPulse pressure
  • DStroke volume
  • ESystolic blood pressure
  • FTotal peripheral resistance

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  • B
    5% (3)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    3% (2)
  • E
    8% (5)
  • F
    82% (49)

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