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Hanna Raley
on Dec 14, 2024Verified
Decrease blood pH
A) Destruction of the alveolar walls
B) Inflammation of the bronchi
C) Inherited disease that affects secretory cells lining the lungs
D) Replacement of lung tissue with fibrous connective tissue
E) Infant stops breathing during sleep
Decrease Blood pH
A condition often resulting from acidosis where there is an excess of hydrogen ions in the blood, making it more acidic.
Alveolar Walls
The thin barriers separating the air in the alveoli (tiny air sacs) from the blood in the surrounding capillaries within the lungs, facilitating gas exchange during breathing.
Bronchi
The major air passages that branch from the trachea into the lungs, facilitating the transport of air.
- Discriminate between several respiratory conditions and their specific characteristics.
Verified Answer
PJ
Learning Objectives
- Discriminate between several respiratory conditions and their specific characteristics.