Which Word Means Incomplete Expansion or Collapse of Part or All

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Multiple Choice

Which word means incomplete expansion or collapse of part or all of a lung?

• A)ARDS
• B)atelectasis
• C)abnormal breath sounds
• D)stridor

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Definitions:

Smooth Muscle

A type of muscle found in the walls of internal organs and blood vessels, responsible for involuntary movements within the body.

Not Striated

Describes muscle tissue that does not display a pattern of bands or stripes under a microscope, often referring to smooth muscle found in the walls of internal organs.

Neuroglia

Non-neuronal cells in the nervous system that provide support, protection, and nourishment to neurons, often referred to as glial cells.

Neurons

Specialized cells in the nervous system that transmit information to other neurons, muscles, or gland cells through electrical and chemical signals.