A Disease That Is Associated with Changes in Chloride and Water

question 97

Multiple Choice

A disease that is associated with changes in chloride and water movement into and out of exocrine glands, dry and thickened mucus in the airways, and an increase in the incidence of respiratory infections is

• A) pneumonia.
• B) influenza.
• C) cystic fibrosis.
• D) bird flu.
• E) lung cancer.

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Definitions:

Automatic Processes

Mental activities that occur without conscious effort or awareness, often due to habituation or practice.

Controlled Processes

Cognitive activities that require deliberate, intentional, and conscious effort in order to be carried out.

Conscious Effort

A deliberate and purposeful exertion of mental or physical energy to achieve a specific goal.

Circadian Rhythm

The natural, internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and repeats roughly every 24 hours.