A Neonate with Pulmonary Interstitial Emphysema Has Developed a Pneumothorax

question 5

Multiple Choice

A neonate with pulmonary interstitial emphysema has developed a pneumothorax. In the early stages, a pneumothorax will manifest itself clinically as _____ disorder.

• A) an equally restrictive and obstructive
• B) an obstructive pulmonary
• C) a restrictive pulmonary
• D) neither a restrictive nor an obstructive

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Definitions:

Repressor

A protein that binds to specific DNA sequences to prevent the transcription of genetic information from DNA to messenger RNA.

Metastasis

Spread of cancer from the place of origin throughout the body; caused by the ability of cancer cells to migrate and invade tissues.

Malignant Tumors

Cancerous growths characterized by uncontrolled cell division with the ability to invade surrounding tissues and spread to other parts of the body.

Benign Tumors

Non-cancerous growths in the body that do not spread to other parts and usually have a slow growth rate.