Which of the Following Inflammatory Responses Led to the Increased

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following inflammatory responses led to the increased mortality during the 1918 flu pandemic?

• A) increased blood vessel leakiness,which led to decreased oxygen absorption
• B) phagocytic cell-released chemicals,which led to the death of healthy tissue
• C) allergic reactions to the antibiotic medications of the period
• D) both increased blood vessel leakiness and phagocytic cell-released chemicals
• E) None of the answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Intermediate

A term often used to describe a middle or median condition, quality, or degree, such as in the context of volcanic rocks that have silica content between felsic and mafic compositions.

Vesicular Basalt

A basalt that contains vesicles.

Basalt

A fine-grained, dark volcanic rock created through the quick cooling of basaltic lava when it is exposed at, or just beneath, the earth's surface.

Felsic

Refers to igneous rocks that are rich in lighter elements like silicon, oxygen, aluminum, sodium, and potassium.