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jayhills49

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Overall, most cases of pneumonia are caused by:
 
  a. viruses.
  b. gram-negative bacteria.
  c. protozoa.
  d. fungi.

Question 2

Which portion of the pulmonary system will be affected by the inhalation of lowwater solubility gases such as hydrogen chloride and phosgene?
 
  a. Distal airways and alveoli
  b. Pulmonary vascular bed
  c. Upper airway
  d. Pulmonary lymphatic system


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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About half of all pneumonia cases are caused by viruses.

Answer to Question 2

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Lowwater solubility gases will penetrate and damage the distal airways and alveoli.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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