Pneumonia Is

question 8

Multiple Choice

Pneumonia is

• A) shortness of breath.
• B) inflammation of the alveoli which interferes with gas exchange.
• C) rapid swelling of the airway that can block breathing.
• D) inflammation of the entire lower respiratory tract except the lungs.
• E) wheezing or loud breathing associated with airway obstruction.

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Definitions:

Hertz

The unit of frequency in the International System of Units (SI), defined as one cycle per second.

Taste Receptors

specialized sensory cells located on the tongue and other parts of the mouth, responsible for detecting and responding to tastes such as sweet, salty, bitter, sour, and umami.

Papillae

Small raised projections on the tongue that contain taste buds, responsible for the sensation of taste.

Hertz

The unit of frequency in the International System of Units (SI), equal to one cycle per second, named after Heinrich Hertz.