The characteristic barrel chest of an older adult is caused by a combination of factors, including
A) skeletal changes of aging.
B) increased muscular expansion of the chest wall.
C) less fibrous alveoli.
D) increased vital capacity.
E) increased lung resiliency.
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A)24 weeks
Q3: To accommodate the enlarging uterus of pregnancy,
Q4: Fetal gas exchange is mediated by the
A)pleura.
B)heart.
C)amniotic
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Q6: Bradypnea may accompany
A)pneumothorax.
B)an excellent level of cardiovascular
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Q11: Increased oxygen tension in the arterial blood
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