All of the following are changes that occur in the respiratory system due to aging except
A. the lungs have less of an ability to expand.
B. not as much oxygen is supplied to the body.
C. respiration slows down to less than the normal 16 to 20 times per minute.
D. breathing becomes shallower.
Answer: C
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