Hyaline Membranes in the Alveoli of Lungs Affected by Acute

question 8

Multiple Choice

Hyaline membranes in the alveoli of lungs affected by acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) are composed of

• A) surfactant
• B) eosinophils
• C) fibrin
• D) fungi
• E) collagen

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Definitions:

Boiling Point

The temperature at which a liquid's vapor pressure equals the external pressure surrounding the liquid, causing it to turn into a vapor.

Propanamide

An organic compound consisting of a propyl chain attached to a nitrogen atom of an amide group.

N-Methylacetamide

An organic compound characterized by a methyl group attached to the nitrogen atom of an acetamide.

IUPAC

The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry, an organization that sets standards for naming chemical compounds and elements, among other activities in the chemistry field.