The research aims to investigate how aging affects respiratory system mechanics and lung structure.
Examined lung morphology and mechanics in aging rats.
Analyzed passive and active properties of the respiratory system.
Compared lung parenchyma changes across different age groups.
Significant alterations were found in passive and active properties of the respiratory system.
Changes in lung parenchyma were indicated as a primary factor for these alterations.
Results demonstrate that age impacts respiratory system mechanics considerably.
Abstract
was unchanged. These results indicate important changes in the lung parenchyma, causing alteration in passive and active properties of the respiratory system in aging rats.