What happens to lung tissue in infected lungs?

Q: What happens to the cilia and goblet cells of the airway during chronic bronchitis?

A: Bronchitis is the inflammation or swelling in the lining of the bronchial tubes. Bronchial tubes…

Q: Besides increased availability, what are other potential advantages of laboratory-grown lungs (or…

A: Besides increased availability, laboratory-grown lungs (or other tissues) are a groundbreaking…

Q: Which of the following maintains the patency openness) of the trachea? a) C- shaped cartilage rings…

A: The respiratory system of our body consists of lungs and accessory parts. The trachea is the part of…

Q: List the parts of the upper respiratory system commonly infected by Streptococcus pneumoniae and…

A: The upper respiratory system includes the larynx, nose, pharynx (throat), and nasal cavity. Both…

Q: Lower respiratory tract infection includes pneumonia, bronchitis and tuberculosis. List

A: Lung Infection: It is a condition of disease caused when certain viral, bacterial, fungal, and other…

Q: Ch. 5: Which of the following is FALSE of laryngitis? a) it is due to infection of the epiglottis b)…

A: When the epiglottis, a tiny cartilage "lid" that covers the windpipe, expands, it is said to have…

Q: A lifetime of heavy smoking often leads to destruction of the cilia of the cells that line the…

A: The respiratory system is the network of organs that help to breathe and helps to move oxygen…

Q: What are some common respiratory diseases and how can they be prevented and treated?

A: The network of organs and tissues that play a role in breathing is known as the respiratory system.…

Q: Type II alveolar cells have which of the following function? A) replace mucus in the alveoli B)…

A: The alveoli are structures in the lungs that allow for the diffusion of gases inhaled during the…

Q: What affect will a decrease in the acitivty of the lung's pneumocyte type II cells have on a…

A: Pneumocytes are alveolar cells that line the alveolar surface of the lungs. These are of   two…

Q: 1) which lipoprotein prevents our alveoli from collapsing? 2) which alveolar cells produce it ? 3)…

A: Introduction: The role of the fluid coating the alveolar walls during respiration is one of the…

Q: A type of tracheostomy tube that prevents speech is?

A: A tracheostomy tube is a medical device that is inserted into a hole made in the patient's windpipe…

Q: How does bronchial pneumonia differ from lobarpneumonia?

A: The oxygen requirements of cells are fulfilled by the process of breathing which includes inhalation…

Q: Which cell is NOT within the respiratory membrane? A) Type 1 alveolar B) macrophage C) Type 2…

A: We know that A person's respiratory system is made up of a collection of organs that help them…

Q: Do you agree with lung transplantation, or using artificial lung? Why? What is the difference…

A: Lungs are the main respiratory organs that help in the exchange of gases such as it helps to take in…

Q: Why are inhalants widely used and what would be a good example when possible

A: Inhalants are drugs that individuals breathe in (inhale) to get intoxicated. Other drugs that people…

Q: Is Hyperbaric oxygen effective in the treatment of carbon monoxide poisoning? Explain how?

A: Introduction  When carbon monoxide builds up in bloodstream, it causes carbon monoxide poisoning.…

Q: What is the proper order of expiration. I - alveoli II - mouth III - trachea IV- bronchus a) II,…

A: Breathing (or ventilation) is the process of moving air into and from the lungs to facilitate gas…

Q: Why are the pleurae not damaged during normalbreathing?

A: The pleura (sing) is a large , thin sheet of tissue that wraps around the outside of the lungs…

Q: Massive destruction of alveoli could result in: O A) respiratory alkalosis O B) metabolic acidosis…

A: The alveoli that are the air sacs in the lungs can undergo inflation to cause shortness of breath in…

Q: Why does the respiratory system need tonsils and macrophages?

A: Introduction :- The respiratory system is an important organ system responsible for the exchange of…

Q: How could steam inhalation help with productive coughs? Why is it vital for people with coughs and…

A: Breathing of steam from heated water or fluid is steam inhalation

Q: Depletion of which gas in the atmosphere can lead to an increased incidence of skin cancer?

A: A layer of a mixture of gases that are known to surround the planet is called the atmosphere. It is…

Q: Surfactant: a) causes a decrease in surface tension b) keeps alveoli dry c) causes an increase in…

A: Given: Surafctant is also called surface active antigen.Thise substances,which when added to the…

Q: After how many weeks, will a pharmacist or healthcare professional suggest his or her patient to see…

A: Cough is a reflex that helps one to clear the throat and upper airway of irritants like dust etc.

Q: Why is the trachea supported by cartilage?

A: The trachea, also known as the windpipe, is a cartilaginous tube that connects the pharynx and…

Q: How many patients are suffering from COPD in the United States? Do COPD sufferers die of respiratory…

A: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is considered an inflammatory disease that occurs in…

Q: In cytokine storm, what are three things that happen to reduce gas exchange? I swelling increases…

A: Cytokine storm is the exaggerated reaction of the body's immune system and is one of the major…

Q: Your adult patient seems to pale and breathing 16 times per minute. WHich of these signs would youe…

A: Vital signs are measured to assess a person's general health and fitness. Vital signs include body…

Q: What are the whip like motile extension of the trachea known as. Identify their source and function.

A: Introduction: The cell is the smallest unit in biology that can exist on its own and forms all…

Q: What organisms use hemoglobin?

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Q: Select the correct path taken by expired air from the larynx OA) Nasal…

A: Respiration is a complex process that involves multiple steps, including the inhalation and…

Q: Don Paladio had been a pharmacist in New York City.  He retired to Florida and spent the better part…

A: Case summary The case describes the life of Don Paladio, a retired pharmacist who moved to Florida…

Q: Type II alveolar cells have which of the following function? A) replace mucus in the alveoli B)…

A: The alveoli are structures in the lungs that allow for the diffusion of gases inhaled during the…

Q: A person hit by a car and suffered fractures in both lower limb's bones; then died in the hospital…

A: In the given situation, the person experienced a traumatic event when they were hit by a car,…

Q: Why do people with chronic bronchitis have a higher than normal rate of respiratory infections

A: Chronic bronchitis is disease of group chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Q: Which cell is NOT within the respiratory membrane? A) Type 1 alveolar B) macrophage C) Type 2…

A: Introduction: A person's respiratory system is made up of a collection of organs that help them…

Q: 1.) What are the forces that tend to make the lungs collapse?   2.) Enumerate the structures where…

A: Respiratory system is a network of tissues and organs that assists in breathing process. The process…

Q: Choose the factors that favor LOADING of oxygen onto hemoglobin. a) higher PO b) higher pH c) lower…

A: The respiratory system is the system made up of a network of organs and tissues which helps in…

Q: How does Cilia damage affect respiratory function?

A: Hair like projection called cilia that line to primary bronchus to remove microbes and debris to…

Q: In the alveoli Multiple Choice   a)no exchange with the blood occurs.   b) oxygen diffuses out of…

A: Alveoli - Each bronchiole gives rise to vascular bag-like structures known as alveoli.

Q: How does asthma affect the respiratory system? What organs are affected?

A: Respiratory system is one of the biological systems which involves exchange of gases via various…

Q: Why was the surgery so easy to perform?

A: Lungs are present in the thoracic cavity of the body generally separated byheart. During…