With Aging, What Changes Can Be Expected in the Costal

question 3

Multiple Choice

With aging, what changes can be expected in the costal cartilages and thoracic compliance?

• A) the costal cartilages remain unchanged but the thoracic compliance will decrease
• B) costal cartilages calcify causing a downward slant of the ribs making the thorax less compliant
• C) costal cartilages become more compliant causing the thorax to become more compliant
• D) the costal cartilages remain unchanged but the thoracic compliance increases