Which of the Following Are Anatomic Alterations Found with Chronic

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are anatomic alterations found with chronic bronchitis?
1) Increased size of submucosal bronchial glands
2) Destruction of pulmonary capillaries
3) Chronic bronchial wall inflammation and thickening
4) Bronchospasm

• A)2, 3
• B)3, 4
• C)1, 2, 3
• D)1, 3, 4

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