What Are the Effects of Aging on the Pulmonary System

question 37

Multiple Choice

What are the effects of aging on the pulmonary system?

• A) Decreased chest wall compliance
• B) Decreased lung recoil
• C) Reduced ventilatory reserve
• D) Decreased partial pressure of arterial oxygen (PaO2)
• E) Reduced respiratory rate

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a reflexive response without the need for prior learning.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after being associated with an unconditioned stimulus, elicits a conditioned response in classical conditioning.

Unconditioned Response

An automatic, natural reaction to a stimulus that occurs without prior conditioning or learning.

Conditioned Response

A conditioned response is a learned reaction to a previously neutral stimulus that has become associated with an unconditioned stimulus through conditioning.