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Following Jessica Meir’s 205 days on the International Space Station (ISS), which of the following might you expect to find in her post-flight test?(select all that are correct, even if it is only one answer): Each correct answer will score partial points, each incorrect answer will score an equivalent deductionGroup of answer choicesIncrease distensibility of the carotid arteryIncrease bone mineral densityIncrease sympathetic nerve activityIncrease pulse wave transit timeDecrease in heart sizeAltered shape of the eye and increase in choroid thicknessIncrease intraocular pressureDecrease in total body mass

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Following Jessica Meir’s 205 days on the International Space Station (ISS), which of the following might you expect to find in her post-flight test?(select all that are correct, even if it is only one answer): Each correct answer will score partial points, each incorrect answer will score an equivalent deductionGroup of answer choicesIncrease distensibility of the carotid arteryIncrease bone mineral densityIncrease sympathetic nerve activityIncrease pulse wave transit timeDecrease in heart sizeAltered shape of the eye and increase in choroid thicknessIncrease intraocular pressureDecrease in total body mass

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Based on the effects of long-term space travel on the human body, the following might be expected in Jessica Meir's post-flight test:

  1. Increase distensibility of the carotid artery: This is possible due to the changes in blood flow and pressure in zero gravity.

  2. Increase bone mineral density: This is unlikely as astronauts typically experience a decrease in bone mineral density due to the lack of gravity.

  3. Increase sympathetic nerve activity: This could be possible due to the stress and changes in the body from being in space.

  4. Increase pulse wave transit time: This could be possible due to changes in blood flow and pressure in zero gravity.

  5. Decrease in heart size: This is likely as the heart doesn't have to work as hard in zero gravity, leading to muscle atrophy.

  6. Altered shape of the eye and increase in choroid thickness: This is likely due to the changes in fluid distribution in zero gravity.

  7. Increase intraocular pressure: This is likely due to the changes in fluid distribution in zero gravity.

  8. Decrease in total body mass: This is likely due to the lack of physical activity and changes in diet while in space.

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