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Which of the following occurs as a result of reduced elastin combined with increased collagen cross links?
Loss of elasticity of the skin
At what age can irreversible changes in the function of most organs be shown to occur?
Third and fourth decades of life
What contributes to hair turning gray with age?
Decrease in melanocytes
Which physiological process does normal aging affect?
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What are some of the changes that occur in the musculoskeletal & neuromuscular systems with aging?
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What is the medical term for the volume of air remaining in the lungs after a maximal expiratory effort?
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Which term refers to the amount of air breathed in or out during normal respiration?
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What does the forced expiratory volume (FEV) measure?
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What is the sum of Inspiratory Reserve volume, Tidal volume, and Expiratory Reserve volume known as?
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What does VO2 max measure?
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