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cardiovascular deconditioning
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a decrease in the cardiovascular system's ability to deliver sufficient oxygen and nutrients.
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endothelial dysfunction
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negative changes in the cells that line the lumen of blood vessels resulting in a relative inability of those vessels to constrict or dilate.
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forced expiratory volume in 1 sec
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the volume of air exhaled in the first second after maximal inhalation.
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longevity
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the length of a person's life.
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maximal expiratory ventilation
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the highest ventilation that can be achieved during exhaustive exercise.
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osteopenia
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the loss of bone mass with aging.
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osteoporosis
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decrease bone mineral content that increases bone porosity.
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peripheral blood flow
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blood flow to the extremities and the skin.
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sarcopenia
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the loss of muscle mass associated with again.
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