Breathing is often more labor intensive in older adults because the:

A. surface area of the alveoli increases.
B. diaphragm and intercostal muscles enlarge.
C. elasticity of the lungs decreases.
D. overall size of the airway decreases.


Ans: C. elasticity of the lungs decreases.

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