Contrast aging and disease

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Compare and contrast aging and disease. How do the effects of cigarette smoking on the body illustrate the difficulty of distinguishing aging from disease?

A 76-year-old man with a long history of peptic ulcer disease has become increasingly fatigued and short of breath over the past 3 weeks. He complains of a dull pain below his sternum that is worse following meals. On physical examination, he looks pale and has a slightly elevated heart rate.

1. What might be this man's diagnosis?

2. Suggest some possible explanations for his

Shortness of breath
Elevated heart rate

3. From a physiologic standpoint, why might it be more difficult for this man to compensate for his current problem than it would be for a 30-year-old man? In your answer, explore possibilities from at least three different organ systems.

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