The Increase in the Work of Breathing Becomes Greater as Most

question 3

Multiple Choice

The increase in the work of breathing becomes greater as most people age.For a 70-year-old man,what is the percentage of the total oxygen consumption needed for the respiratory muscles?

• A) 5% to 7%
• B) 10% to 12%
• C) 8% to 15%
• D) 10% to 20%

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