All of the Following Are Changes Seen in the Respiratory

question 22

Multiple Choice

All of the following are changes seen in the respiratory system with aging, except

• A) decreased vital capacity.
• B) decreased maximum minute ventilation.
• C) increased dead space.
• D) decreased inspiratory reserve volume.
• E) decreased lung compliance.

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