Which of the Following Pathological Changes Results in Lung Recoil

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pathological changes results in lung recoil reduction in a patient with chronic inflammation secondary to inhalation of cigarette smoke?

• A)Narrowing of small airways
• B)Increased numbers of inflammatory cells
• C)Reduction in airway remodeling
• D)Loss of alveolar attachments (tethers)

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Definitions:

Maturational Factors

Elements affecting growth and development that are inherent to an individual, such as genetic influences and the natural aging process.

Sociocultural Factors

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Natural Disaster

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Reticular Formation

A network of nerve pathways and nuclei in the brainstem that regulates arousal, wakefulness, and sleep-wake transitions.