Which of the Following Conditions Is Usually Progressive and Irreversible

question 125

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conditions is usually progressive and irreversible?

• A)adult respiratory distress syndrome
• B)hyaline membrane disease
• C)chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• D)severe acute respiratory syndrome

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Definitions:

Glucose Entry

The process by which glucose is transported into cells from the bloodstream, often facilitated by insulin in mammals.

Diabetes

A chronic condition characterized by high levels of sugar in the blood, caused by the body's inability to produce or use insulin effectively.

Fat Cells

Cells that specialize in storing energy in the form of fat, also known as adipocytes, playing key roles in metabolism and energy balance.

Insulin

A substance secreted by the pancreas that controls levels of blood sugar by helping glucose absorption into the body's tissues.