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JMatthes

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Which of the following conditions is usually progressive and irreversible?
 
  a. adult respiratory distress syndrome
  b. hyaline membrane disease
  c. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  d. severe acute respiratory syndrome

Question 2

Which direction term means farther away from the beginning of a structure?
 
  a. superficial
  b. distal
  c. supine
  d. proximal



frogdreck123456

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Answer to Question 1

c
Explanation:
a. adult respiratory distress syndrome: is not progressive and irreversible
b. hyaline membrane disease: is not progressive and irreversible
c. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: correct
d. severe acute respiratory syndrome: is not progressive and irreversible

Answer to Question 2

b
Explanation:
a. superficial: near the surface of a structure
b. distal: correct
c. supine: pertaining to the back
d. proximal: near the point of origin



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