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erastovalidia [21]
3 years ago
14

What happens to the respiratory system as it ages?

Health
2 answers:
ololo11 [35]3 years ago
5 0

ANSWER:

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The effects of aging on the respiratory system are similar to those that occur in other organs:maximum function gradually declines. Age-related changes in the lungs include :

Decreases in peak airflow and gas exchange  

Decreases in measures of lung function such as vital capacity (the maximum amount of air that can be breathed out following a maximum inhalation)  

Weakening of the respiratory muscles  

Decline in the effectiveness of lung defense mechanisms

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HOPE THIS HELPS!!!

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boyakko [2]3 years ago
3 0

The function starts to decline. It is not able to work as efficiently. Hope this helps:)

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