Which of the Following Factors Is the Most Important Determinant

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors is the most important determinant of high airway resistance and air trapping in small infants?

• A) The small tidal volume
• B) Small diameter of the airways
• C) Excessive amount of mucus production
• D) The length of the airways

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Definitions:

Adapted

The process through which an organism becomes better suited to its environment, often through genetic changes or behavioral shifts over generations.

Succession

The process by which ecosystems undergo change and development over time, often following disturbances.

Pioneer Species

The first species to colonize previously disrupted or damaged ecosystems, initiating a chain of ecological succession that ultimately leads to a more biodiverse steady-state ecosystem.

Opportunistic Model

A concept or strategy where organisms or entities take immediate advantage of any situation or condition to achieve their goals, often with disregard for ethical considerations or long-term consequences.