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stepladder [879]
3 years ago
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Which organ decreases about 40% in capacity between the ages of 20 and 80?

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eimsori [14]3 years ago
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Lungs (20)Lose elasticity and capacity (40% between ages 20 and 80), increasing difficulty to oxygenate blood.
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