Which of the Following Is a Lung Disease Marked by a Reduced

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a lung disease marked by a reduced number of cilia,reduced motility of the remaining cilia,goblet cell hypertrophy and hypersecretion,and thick sputum?

• A) Asthma
• B) Oat-cell carcinoma
• C) Atelectasis
• D) Chronic bronchitis
• E) Emphysema

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Death

The cessation of all biological functions that sustain a living organism, marking the end of life.

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