Which pulmonary change represents normal aging?
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Correct answer: Blunted ventilatory response to hypoxia and reduced gas-exchange area
With aging, chest wall becomes stiffer, respiratory muscle strength declines, and gas-exchange surfaces reduce, reducing FEV₁ and ventilatory responsiveness.
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