The correct answer is 1. Systolic blood pressure rises during exercise, reflecting increased cardiac output to meet the body's demands. The degree of increase depends on factors like the individual's fitness level, the type of exercise, and the body's ability to adapt to the increased workload. Once the body adapts to the increased workload, blood pressure stabilizes at a relatively constant level during sustained steady-state exercise.
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