Question 1

After age 20,how much does the FEV₁ decrease for males?

Accepted Answer

A)  30 mL/year 
B)  20 mL/year 
C)  40 mL/year 
D)  50 mL/year 
A)  30 mL/year 
B)  20 mL/year 
C)  40 mL/year 
D)  50 mL/year

Question 2

By what percent does the maximal oxygen uptake change between age 20 and age60?

Accepted Answer

A)  It decreases by 35% 
B)  It increases by 35% 
C)  It decrease by 70% 
D)  It increases by 70% 
A)  It decreases by 35% 
B)  It increases by 35% 
C)  It decrease by 70% 
D)  It increases by 70%

Question 3

After what age do the alveoli start to progressively deteriorate and enlarge?

Accepted Answer

A)  30 years 
B)  40 years 
C)  50 years 
D)  60 years 
A)  30 years 
B)  40 years 
C)  50 years 
D)  60 years

Question 4

How is the ventilatory response to hypoxia affected in healthy men over age 65?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is decreased >50% 
B)  It is decreased 40% 
C)  It is decreased 20% 
D)  It is decreased 10% 
A)  It is decreased >50% 
B)  It is decreased 40% 
C)  It is decreased 20% 
D)  It is decreased 10%

Question 5

By what age is the growth and development of the lungs complete?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 years 
B)  12 years 
C)  40 years 
D)  4 years 
A)  20 years 
B)  12 years 
C)  40 years 
D)  4 years

Question 6

By what amount does the cardiac output decrease after age 20?

Accepted Answer

A)  It decreases 1% per year 
B)  It decreases 3% per year 
C)  It decreases 2% per year 
D)  It decsreases 4% per year 
A)  It decreases 1% per year 
B)  It decreases 3% per year 
C)  It decreases 2% per year 
D)  It decsreases 4% per year

Question 7

How does aging affect the total peripheral vascular resistance?

Accepted Answer

A)  It increases 1% per year 
B)  It increases 3% per year 
C)  It decreases 1% per year 
D)  it decreases 3% per year 
A)  It increases 1% per year 
B)  It increases 3% per year 
C)  It decreases 1% per year 
D)  it decreases 3% per year

Question 8

With aging,what changes are seen in the elastic recoil and compliance of the lungs?

Accepted Answer

A)  elastic recoil decreases and lung compliance increases 
B)  elastic recoil increase and lung compliance decreases 
C)  both will decrease 
D)  both will increase 
A)  elastic recoil decreases and lung compliance increases 
B)  elastic recoil increase and lung compliance decreases 
C)  both will decrease 
D)  both will increase

Question 9

What changes can be expected in arterial venous oxygen content difference C(a-v)O₂ with aging?

Accepted Answer

A)  It decreases with age 
B)  It is not affected by aging 
C)  It remains constant until age 60 then increases 
D)  It remains constant until age 30 then increases 
A)  It decreases with age 
B)  It is not affected by aging 
C)  It remains constant until age 60 then increases 
D)  It remains constant until age 30 then increases

Question 10

How is the ventilatory response to hypercapnia affected in healthy men over age 65?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is decreased >40% 
B)  It is decreased 30% 
C)  It is decreased 20% 
D)  It is decreased 10% 
A)  It is decreased >40% 
B)  It is decreased 30% 
C)  It is decreased 20% 
D)  It is decreased 10%

Question 11

During exertion,how does the body compensate for the decreased compliance of the respiratory system associated with aging?

Accepted Answer

A)  increase the respiratory frequency 
B)  increase the tidal volume 
C)  decrease the respiratory frequency 
D)  decrease the tidal volume 
A)  increase the respiratory frequency 
B)  increase the tidal volume 
C)  decrease the respiratory frequency 
D)  decrease the tidal volume

Question 12

How are stroke volume and stroke volume index affected by aging?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both are diminished 
B)  Both are increased 
C)  The stroke volume decreases and the stroke index increases 
D)  The stroke index decreases and the stroke volume increases 
A)  Both are diminished 
B)  Both are increased 
C)  The stroke volume decreases and the stroke index increases 
D)  The stroke index decreases and the stroke volume increases

After age 20,how much does the FEV₁ decrease for males?

By what percent does the maximal oxygen uptake change between age 20 and age60?

After what age do the alveoli start to progressively deteriorate and enlarge?

How is the ventilatory response to hypoxia affected in healthy men over age 65?

By what age is the growth and development of the lungs complete?

By what amount does the cardiac output decrease after age 20?

How does aging affect the total peripheral vascular resistance?

With aging,what changes are seen in the elastic recoil and compliance of the lungs?

What changes can be expected in arterial venous oxygen content difference C(a-v)O₂ with aging?

How is the ventilatory response to hypercapnia affected in healthy men over age 65?

During exertion,how does the body compensate for the decreased compliance of the respiratory system associated with aging?

How are stroke volume and stroke volume index affected by aging?

The Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System

Ventilation

Pulmonary Function Measurements

The Diffusion of Pulmonary Gases

The Anatomy and Physiology of the Circulatory System

Oxygen and Carbon DioxideTransport

Acid Base Balance

Ventilation Perfusion Relationships

Control of Ventilation

Fetal Development and the Cardiopulmonary System

Electrophysiology of the Heart

The Standard 12 ECG System

ECG Interpretation

Hemodynamic Measurements

Renal Failure and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System

Sleep Physiology and Its Relationship to the Cardiopulmonary System

Exercise and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System

High Altitude and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System

High Pressure Environments and Their Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System

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Exam 11: Aging and the Cardiopulmonary System

After age 20,how much does the FEV₁ decrease for males?

By what percent does the maximal oxygen uptake change between age 20 and age60?

After what age do the alveoli start to progressively deteriorate and enlarge?

How is the ventilatory response to hypoxia affected in healthy men over age 65?

By what age is the growth and development of the lungs complete?

By what amount does the cardiac output decrease after age 20?

How does aging affect the total peripheral vascular resistance?

With aging,what changes are seen in the elastic recoil and compliance of the lungs?

What changes can be expected in arterial venous oxygen content difference C(a-v)O₂ with aging?

How is the ventilatory response to hypercapnia affected in healthy men over age 65?

During exertion,how does the body compensate for the decreased compliance of the respiratory system associated with aging?

How are stroke volume and stroke volume index affected by aging?

The Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System

Ventilation

Pulmonary Function Measurements

The Diffusion of Pulmonary Gases

The Anatomy and Physiology of the Circulatory System

Oxygen and Carbon DioxideTransport

Acid Base Balance

Ventilation Perfusion Relationships

Control of Ventilation

Fetal Development and the Cardiopulmonary System

Electrophysiology of the Heart

The Standard 12 ECG System

ECG Interpretation

Hemodynamic Measurements

Renal Failure and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System

Sleep Physiology and Its Relationship to the Cardiopulmonary System

Exercise and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System

High Altitude and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System

High Pressure Environments and Their Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System

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