Which of These Respiratory Changes Occurs as Part of the Normal

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of these respiratory changes occurs as part of the normal aging process?

• A)Effectiveness of the cough mechanism lessens,increasing risk of lung infection.
• B)Muscles of respiration become less flexible,increasing vital capacity of the lungs.
• C)Presence of diseases such as tuberculosis and respiratory tract infections is expected.
• D)Chest pain accompanies any respiratory deficit.

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Definitions:

Somatic Marker Hypothesis

The theory that emotional processes guide (or bias) behavior and decision-making, particularly in complex and uncertain environments.

Situational Factors

External influences that can affect an individual's behavior and decisions in a specific context.

Internal Changes

Alterations occurring within an entity, organism, or system, affecting its internal state or operations.

Implicit Attitudes

unconscious beliefs or feelings toward persons, groups, or symbols that influence a person's reactions and decisions unbeknownst to them.