Question 46

(Multiple Choice)

Which of the following regarding aging and the respiratory system is true?


A) The lungs' ability to deflate actually increases.
B) Respiratory volume remains unchanged after age 30.
C) Roughly one square foot of respiratory membrane is lost each year after age 30.
D) Emphysema is only present in individuals who smoke.
E) Elastic tissue in the respiratory system is not affected by age.

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