What effect does aging have on PaCO2 in the healthy adult?
A. It decreases until age 75 then levels off.
B. It increases 2 mmHg per year after age 45
C. It decreases 2 mmHg per year after age 45
D. PaCO2 remains constant throughout adult life
Answer: D
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