An increase in both systolic BP (SBP) and diastolic BP (DBP) at rest and during exercise often accompanies aging. BP usually increase because of _________________.
A) Increased arterial compliance and increased arterial stiffness
B) Decreased arterial compliance and increased arterial stiffness
C) Decrease in both arterial compliance and arterial stiffness
D) Increase in both arterial compliance and arterial stiffness