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A Reduction in the DlCO May Indicate the Presence of Which

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A reduction in the DlCO may indicate the presence of which of the following conditions?
I. Pulmonary fibrosis
II. Pulmonary edema
III. Hematologic disorders
IV. Acute hemorrhageous bleeds


Definitions:

Pineal Body

A small gland in the brain involved in the production of the hormone melatonin, regulating sleep patterns.

Third Ventricle

A narrow, midline cavity in the brain, part of the ventricular system where cerebrospinal fluid is produced and circulates, located between the two halves of the thalamus.

Habenula

A paired structure located in the epithalamus of the brain, involved in regulating responses to pain, stress, sleep, and reward by linking the forebrain to the midbrain and associated with various neurotransmitter systems.

Pineal Body

A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles.

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