Which of the following us true about the lungs in elderly individuals?
A) Their elasticity declines.
B) They have greater capacity to fill due to increased flexibility of the thoracic wall.
C) Their protective mechanisms increase, reducing the risk of illness.
D) They produce more alveoli.
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