Which of the Following Statements About the Respiratory System in Older

question 148

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the respiratory system in older adults is FALSE?

• A)Lung capacity drops 40% between the ages of 20 and 80 years.
• B)Lungs lose elasticity.
• C)The diaphragm weakens.
• D)The chest enlarges.

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