With Aging,what Changes Can Be Expected in the Costal Cartilages

question 11

Multiple Choice

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

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

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