Which of the Following Can Cause Decreased Breath Sounds

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can cause decreased breath sounds?
1) Air or fluid in the pleural space
2) Hyperinflation of lung tissue
3) Mucus plugging of the airways
4) Shallow or slow breathing

• A)2 and 4 only
• B)1, 2, and 3 only
• C)1, 2, 3, and 4
• D)2, 3, and 4 only

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Definitions:

Paralogs

Genes that arise by duplication within the same organism, often developing new functions while retaining some characteristics of the original gene.

Functional Redundancy

The phenomenon where multiple species or genes perform similar functions within an ecosystem or biological system, providing resilience against environmental changes or perturbations.

Engrailed Gene

A gene that plays a crucial role in defining the segments and patterning of the body parts in many organisms, including their limb development.

Paralog

A paralog is a homologous gene that arises by gene duplication. Paralogs together form a gene family.