Which is not a change associated with the aging of the respiratory system?
A)Increase in the elastic connective tissue in the lungs and the thoracic cavity wall
B)Reduction in the amount of gas that can be exchanged
C)Decrease in the ventilation rate
D)Reduction in the number of alveoli
E)Accumulation of carbon,dust,and pollution in the lungs

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The increase in elastic connective tissue in the lungs and the thoracic cavity wall is actually a change associated with aging of the respiratory system, as it can make breathing more difficult.

Answer: E 
 Accumulation of carbon, dust, and pollution in the lungs is also a change associated with aging of the respiratory system, as it can lead to respiratory diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer.

Therefore, the answer is B, C, and D, as these are all changes associated with aging of the respiratory system.

Which Is Not a Change Associated with the Aging of the Respiratory