How does age affect lung capacity?
A) Lungs lose elasticity with age, reducing lung volume.
B) Lung capacity increases with age, increasing lung volume.
C) Lung strength decreases with age, increasing capacity.
D) Lung capacity is inversely proportional to age.
Answer: A
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A) movement of dissolved gases from the alveoli to the blood. B) movement of air into and out of the lungs. C) movement of dissolved gases from the blood to the interstitial space. D) movement of dissolved gases from the interstitial space to the cells. E) utilization of oxygen.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The space inside the kidney is the:
A. renal hilum. B. retroperitoneal space. C. renal pelvis. D. renal sinus.
Approximately what percent of the oxygen in blood is transported by the hemoglobin of erythrocytes?
A. 75% B. 98% C. 50% D. 33% E. 66%