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Which physiological change(s) explain why the older adult is at greater surgical risk?
Nicotine
A toxic colorless or yellowish oily liquid that is the chief active constituent of tobacco, acting as a stimulant when consumed.
Respiratory Tract
The passageway that makes up the breathing system, including the nose, throat, and lungs, responsible for air passage.
Alveoli
Tiny air sacs within the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place.
Half-Life
The time required for a quantity to reduce to half its initial value, often used in the context of radioactive decay or pharmacokinetics.
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