Which of the Following Describes Normal Changes in the Respiratory

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes normal changes in the respiratory system of the older adult?

• A)Severe dyspnea is experienced on exertion as a result of age-related changes in the lungs.
• B)Respiratory muscle strength increases to compensate for decreased vital capacity.
• C)There is a decrease in small-airway closure,leading to problems with atelectasis.
• D)The lungs are less elastic and distensible,decreasing their ability to collapse and recoil.

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Definitions:

Place Theory

A theory in psychology and auditory science suggesting that the perception of sound frequency depends on the location of maximum vibration on the basilar membrane of the inner ear.

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that vibrates in response to sound and plays a key role in the mechanical to neural transduction of auditory stimuli.

Oval Window

A membrane-covered opening that leads from the middle ear to the inner ear, transmitting sound vibrations to the cochlea.

Ossicle's Amplified Vibrations

The process by which the small bones in the middle ear amplify sound vibrations for hearing.