Vital Respiratory Capacity Is Reduced by Half Between Ages 25

question 93

Multiple Choice

Vital respiratory capacity is reduced by half between ages 25 and 80 because

• A)lung tissue gradually loses its elasticity.
• B)the lungs shrink as their cells die.
• C)the blood absorbs more oxygen and gives off less carbon dioxide.
• D)the rib cage can no longer expand as much.

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