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colton

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Which of the following is an inflammatory (indirect) cause of acute respiratory distress syndrome?
 a. pneumonia
 b. pulmonary edema
  c. fat embolism
 d. sepsis
 e. inhalation injury

Question 2

In HIV infection and AIDS, which of the following does NOT contribute to the wasting syndrome?
 a. Increased viral load
  b. Increased protein turnover rate
  c. Malabsorption
  d. Continuous inflammatory response



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

a



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