The Aging Respiratory System

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Which age range is typically considered old age?

Age 20-30

Age 80 and older

Age 65 and older (correct)

Age 40-50

What is one of the effects of aging on the respiratory system?

Decreased susceptibility to infections

Decreased ability to breathe (correct)

Improved gas exchange

Increased lung capacity

What can circulation issues in aging adults lead to?

Improved blood pressure

Decreased blood pressure

No impact on blood pressure

High or low blood pressure issues (correct)

What may cause digestive and gastrointestinal issues in aging adults?

Decreased mobility in the colon Signup and view all the answers

What can the depletion of calcium in the body lead to?

Decreased bone density Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common effect of aging on the respiratory system?

Decreased gas exchange Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical age range that is considered old age?

65 and older Signup and view all the answers

What is one potential effect of aging on the digestive and gastrointestinal system?

Constipation Signup and view all the answers

What can happen to bone density as a result of the depletion of calcium in the body?

Brittle bone density Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following senses are often less insatiable in aging adults?

Taste and smell Signup and view all the answers

The Aging Respiratory System

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Which age range is typically considered old age?

What is one of the effects of aging on the respiratory system?

What can circulation issues in aging adults lead to?

What may cause digestive and gastrointestinal issues in aging adults?

What can the depletion of calcium in the body lead to?

Which of the following is a common effect of aging on the respiratory system?

What is the typical age range that is considered old age?

What is one potential effect of aging on the digestive and gastrointestinal system?

What can happen to bone density as a result of the depletion of calcium in the body?

Which of the following senses are often less insatiable in aging adults?

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