If You Have a Significant Reduction in the Amount of Pulmonary

question 79

Multiple Choice

If you have a significant reduction in the amount of pulmonary surfactant:

• A) the risk of bacterial infection will increase.
• B) you have an increased risk of having chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
• C) the bronchioles will constrict, which will increase airway resistance.
• D) the lungs would be difficult to inflate.
• E) gas exchange could not occur.

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Definitions:

Adrenal Glands

Small glands located above the kidneys that produce a variety of hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol, which regulate metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, and response to stress.

Kidneys

Vital organs in the urinary system responsible for filtering waste from the blood, regulating electrolyte balance, and maintaining fluid balance.

Catecholamines

A class of chemicals containing epinephrine and norepinephrine.

Epinephrine

A chemical manufactured by the adrenal medulla that accounts for much of the hormone production of the adrenal glands; sometimes called adrenaline.