How Does the Body Compensate for a Pulmonary Embolus That

question 21

Multiple Choice

How does the body compensate for a pulmonary embolus that occludes a branch of the pulmonary artery?

• A) Increased bronchial arterial flow to the area
• B) Increased cardiac output
• C) Pulmonary arteriole and metarteriole vasodilation
• D) Release of prostaglandins to fight inflammation

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