A Lack of Lung Surfactant Causes ________ Lungs That Resist

question 37

Multiple Choice

A lack of lung surfactant causes ________ lungs that resist expansion.

• A)Floppy
• B)Inflamed
• C)Infected
• D)Stiff

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Definitions:

Pericarditis

Pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium, the protective membrane surrounding the heart, often causing chest pain and other symptoms.

Myocarditis

Inflammation of the heart muscle, which can affect the heart's electrical system and impair its ability to pump blood.

Congestive Heart Failure

A chronic condition where the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should, leading to a buildup of fluid in the body.

Merkel Cell Polyomavirus

A virus that is associated with Merkel cell carcinoma, a rare and aggressive form of skin cancer.