Pneumonia
Pneumonia ( 35 Questions)
Incorrect. Pneumonia does not cause the air sacs to contract but can lead to their inflammation and reduced function.
Correct. Inflammation in pneumonia can disrupt the normal exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the alveoli, leading to respiratory symptoms.
Incorrect. Pneumonia does not typically lead to an overproduction of surfactant; instead, it can affect the function of surfactant.
Incorrect. Pneumonia does impact the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs, as it affects the function of the alveoli.
A) Incorrect. Pneumonia does not cause the air sacs to contract but can lead to their inflammation and reduced function.
B) Correct. Inflammation in pneumonia can disrupt the normal exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the alveoli, leading to respiratory symptoms.
C) Incorrect. Pneumonia does not typically lead to an overproduction of surfactant; instead, it can affect the function of surfactant.
D) Incorrect. Pneumonia does impact the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs, as it affects the function of the alveoli.