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

« previous next »

Author Question: A lack of lung surfactant causes ________ lungs that resist expansion. (Read 61 times)

Wadzanai

Hero Member
Posts: 528

on: Apr 1, 2019

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

◦ floppy
◦ inflamed
◦ infected
◦ stiff

Anatomy, Physiology, and Disease: An Interactive Journey for Health Professions ¦ Colbert, Ankney, Lee ¦ 2^nd Edition

Buy Test-Bank

kristenb95

Sr. Member
Posts: 318

Reply #1 on: Apr 1, 2019

stiff

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question

« previous next »

Did you know?

The human body produces and destroys 15 million blood cells every second.

Did you know?

Prostaglandins were first isolated from human semen in Sweden in the 1930s. They were so named because the researcher thought that they came from the prostate gland. In fact, prostaglandins exist and are synthesized in almost every cell of the body.

Did you know?

In 1886, William Bates reported on the discovery of a substance produced by the adrenal gland that turned out to be epinephrine (adrenaline). In 1904, this drug was first artificially synthesized by Friedrich Stolz.

Did you know?

The word drug comes from the Dutch word droog (meaning "dry"). For centuries, most drugs came from dried plants, hence the name.

Did you know?

IgA antibodies protect body surfaces exposed to outside foreign substances. IgG antibodies are found in all body fluids. IgM antibodies are the first type of antibody made in response to an infection. IgE antibody levels are often high in people with allergies. IgD antibodies are found in tissues lining the abdomen and chest.