Hypoxia Resulting from Fluid Accumulation in the Alveoli That Cannot

question 16

Multiple Choice

Hypoxia resulting from fluid accumulation in the alveoli that cannot be corrected by oxygen therapy can lead to

• A) emphysema.
• B) fibrotic lung disease.
• C) asthma.
• D) adult respiratory distress syndrome.
• E) sudden infant death syndrome.

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Definitions:

Myelin Sheath

An insulating layer, or sheath, composed of protein and fatty substances, that surrounds the nerve cells' axons, facilitating rapid electrical impulses.

Dendrite

Dendrites are the branched extensions of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons, playing a crucial role in the transmission of neural signals.

Axon

A long, slender projection of a nerve cell, or neuron, that typically conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.

Neuron

An exclusive type of cell that carries nerve messages; referred to as a nerve cell.