As We Age and Enter Older Adulthood, Which of the Following

question 1

Multiple Choice

As we age and enter older adulthood, which of the following changes is LEAST likely to occur?

• A) Our immune function becomes stronger, because we have been exposed to so many diseases that immunities have developed.
• B) Respiratory infections become more common because aging involves a lower capacity of oxygen intake.
• C) The reserve capacity of our cardiovascular system becomes smaller.
• D) Our sense of balance is compromised, so we are more likely to fall and hurt ourselves.

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