Effusion of Fluid into the Air Spaces and Tissue Spaces

question 8

Multiple Choice

Effusion of fluid into the air spaces and tissue spaces of the lungs is called:

• A) pleuritis.
• B) pleurocentesis.
• C) pneumocentesis.
• D) pulmonary edema.

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Definitions:

Adrenal Glands

Endocrine glands located above the kidneys that produce various hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol, which help the body respond to stress.

Epinephrine

Also known as adrenaline, it's a hormone and medication involved in regulating visceral functions (e.g., heart rate and blood pressure) and the body's fight-or-flight response.

Fight-or-Flight

A physiological response where the body prepares to confront or avoid danger.

Epinephrine

A hormone and neurotransmitter also known as adrenaline, involved in regulating visceral functions (e.g., heart rate) and the fight-or-flight response.