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Challenging Question
How does age influence lung capacity?
According to anatomy and physiology, age makes a difference in response to lung
capacity. Age affects the alveoli, airways and tissues of the respiratory tract as they become less
elastic and more rigid. The chest wall as well becomes more rigid. How does age influence lung
capacity? What is the science behind age affecting alveoli, airways and tissues of the respiratory
tract?

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