HMS, BM EQ-Bank 65 MC

An athlete with iron deficiency anemia would most likely experience:

Decreased stroke volume only
Decreased ventilation rate only
Increased blood pressure and decreased cardiac output
Increased heart rate and decreased oxygen carrying capacity

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\(D\)

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D is correct. Lower haemoglobin leads to reduced oxygen carrying capacity, heart rate increases to compensate.

Other Options:

A is incorrect: Stroke volume isn’t directly affected by iron deficiency.
B is incorrect: Capillarisation is a long-term adaptation.
C is incorrect: Blood pressure typically decreases in anemia.