The Condition Resulting from Inadequate Production of Surfactant and the Resultant

question 79

Multiple Choice

The condition resulting from inadequate production of surfactant and the resultant collapse of alveoli is

• A) respiratory distress syndrome.
• B) COPD.
• C) anoxia.
• D) pulmonary embolism.
• E) pneumothorax.

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Definitions:

Electron

A subatomic particle with a negative electrical charge, found in all atoms and acting as the primary carrier of electricity in solids.

Ammonia

A compound of hydrogen and nitrogen (NH3) characterized by a sharp smell, used in many industrial and cleaning products, and present in the metabolism of organisms.

Lewis Structure

Visual representations that demonstrate the connections between molecule atoms and indicate the presence of unshared electron pairs.

Propane

A three-carbon alkane with the molecular formula C3H8, commonly used as a fuel in heating and cooking appliances.