Organisms And Population Question 228

Question: The efficiency of heart decreases with age so heart pumps about …… blood per minute in comparison to young age

Options:

A) 20%

B) 40%

C) 65%

D) 85%

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

The efficiency of heart decreases with age so heart pumps about 65% blood per minute in comparison to young age (30 years).

So the blood supply to various organs is also decreased e.g.

80%, to brain and 40-42% to the kidney.