Aging athletes find themselves out of breath quicker because:
A) residual volume decreases with age.
B) total lung capacity decreases with age.
C) vital capacity decreases with age.
D) tidal volume decreases with age.

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Vital capacity decreases with age, leading to reduced ability to take in and expel air efficiently, contributing to quicker breathlessness in aging athletes.

Aging Athletes Find Themselves Out of Breath Quicker Because