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Which of the following is NOT observed during space flight? (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 choicesDecrease in heart rateDecrease in heart sizeDecrease in muscle protein synthesisDecrease in aerobic capacity

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Which of the following is NOT observed during space flight? (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 choicesDecrease in heart rateDecrease in heart sizeDecrease in muscle protein synthesisDecrease in aerobic capacity

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The question is asking which of the listed effects are NOT observed during space flight.

  1. Decrease in heart rate: This is observed during space flight. In the absence of gravity, the heart doesn't have to work as hard to pump blood, leading to a decrease in heart rate.

  2. Decrease in heart size: This is also observed during space flight. The heart is a muscle and like any other muscle in the body, it can atrophy (or shrink) in the absence of gravity.

  3. Decrease in muscle protein synthesis: This is observed during space flight. The lack of gravity leads to a decrease in muscle use, which in turn leads to a decrease in muscle protein synthesis.

  4. Decrease in aerobic capacity: This is NOT observed during space flight. Aerobic capacity, or the body's ability to use oxygen efficiently, is not directly affected by the absence of gravity.

So, the correct answer is "Decrease in aerobic capacity".

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