The Largest Subarachnoid Space Demonstrated Sonographically Is ________________

question 2

Multiple Choice

The largest subarachnoid space demonstrated sonographically is ________________.

• A) suprasellar cistern
• B) pontine cistern
• C) quadrigeminal cistern
• D) cisterna magna

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Definitions:

Partial Pressure

The pressure exerted by a singular type of gas in a mixture of gases.

Pulmonary Surfactant

A complex mixture of lipids and proteins secreted by cells in the lungs that reduces surface tension, preventing the collapse of alveoli during exhalation.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

A long-term inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs, leading to breathing difficulties.

Bronchioles

Small passages in the lungs through which air passes, the last parts of the respiratory tract air reaches before the alveoli.