Why is supplemental oxygen indicate when acute alveolar inflammation is superimposed on chronic interstitial lung disease?
A. Diffusion is indirectly related to thickness of the a-c membrane and directly related to the pressure gradient (P1-P2) so diffusion will be enhanced with supplemental O2
B. Diffusion is indirectly related to thickness of the a-c membrane and indirectly related to the pressure gradient (P1-P2) so diffusion will be enhanced with supplemental O2
C. Diffusion is directly related to thickness of the a-c membrane and indirectly related to the pressure gradient (P1-P2) so diffusion will be enhanced with supplemental O2
D. Diffusion is directly related to thickness of the a-c membrane and directly related to the pressure gradient (P1-P2) so diffusion will be enhanced with supplemental O2
Answer: A
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