A premature infant develops progressive difficulty breathing over the first few days of life. Deficient surfactant synthesis by which of the following cell types may have contributed to the baby's respiratory problems? A. Alveolar capillary endothelial cells B. Bronchial mucous cells C. Bronchial respiratory epithelium D. Type I pneumocytes E. Type Il pneumocytes

A premature infant develops progressive difficulty breathing over the first few days of life. Deficient surfactant synthesis by which of the following cell types may have contributed to the baby's respiratory problems? A. Alveolar capillary endothelial cells B. Bronchial mucous cells C. Bronchial respiratory epithelium D. Type I pneumocytes E. Type Il pneumocytes

Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337794909

Author:Des Jardins, Terry.

Publisher:Des Jardins, Terry.

Chapter1: The Anatomy And Physiology Of The Respiratory System

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 18RQ: 18. The bronchial arteries nourish the tracheobronchial tree down to, and including, which of the...

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