Which of the Following Changes in the Respiratory System Does

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following changes in the respiratory system does NOT occur because of the aging process?

• A)The lungs become more elastic.
• B)The lungs become less elastic.
• C)The rib cage becomes less flexible.
• D)The number of alveoli is reduced.
• E)Hypoxic changes occur in other organ systems.

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