Which condition involves an abnormally enlarged gas-exchange system and the destruction of the lung’s alveolar walls?
a. Transudative effusion
b. Emphysema
c. Exudative effusion
d. Abscess
Answer: b. Emphysema
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1. Hospice 2. Home healthcare 3. Assisted-living center 4. Extended-care facility
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a. several factors, including genetics, are implicated. b. brain structures were altered by stresses early in life. c. excess norepinephrine is probably a major factor. d. excess sensitivity in dopamine receptors may exist.
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