Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology Package for University of South Florida, 1/e
Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology Package for University of South Florida, 1/e
1st Edition
ISBN: 9781323323632
Author: Marieb
Publisher: Pearson Education
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Chapter 13, Problem 6MC
Summary Introduction

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With the increase in age of an individual, the elasticity of lungs decreases as the wall of the chest becomes more rigid. Thus, it results in the decrease in the ability to ventilate the lungs.

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