Which Statement Best Describes Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

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Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) ?

• A) An obstructive airway disease characterized by reversible airflow obstruction, bronchial hyperreactivity, and inflammation
• B) A pulmonary disease characterized by severe hypoxemia, decreased pulmonary compliance, and the presence of bilateral infiltrates on chest x-ray imaging
• C) A respiratory disorder involving an abnormal expression of a protein producing viscous mucus that lines the airways, pancreas, sweat ducts, and vas deferens
• D) A pulmonary disorder characterized by atelectasis and increased pulmonary resistance as a result of a surfactant deficiency

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Definitions:

Mendel's Law

A set of principles relating to inheritance, including law of segregation and law of independent assortment, established by Gregor Mendel.

Chromosomes

Thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells, made of protein and a single molecule of DNA, which carry genes.

Mother

A female parent or primary caregiver of a child.

Father

A male parent or guardian responsible for the raising, care, and support of a child, influencing their psychological and social development.