Which of the following events happen once the airways become obstructed with mucus?
a. bronchospasm
b. bronchodilation
c. destruction of tissue
d. thickening of airway lining
a. The airways become obstructed by excess mucus and the swelling of airway linings (Figure 15–2). A resulting contraction of the airway smooth muscle, bronchospasm, leads to further airway obstruction and limitation of airflow.
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a. Patient with acute lobar atelectasis b. Patient with copious amounts of secretions c. Patient with an acute exacerbation of COPD d. Patient with low due to unilateral infil-trates
What is the name of the procedure that should be considered a permanent form of male birth control?
A) Vasectomy B) Vasography C) Vasotomy D) Vasostomy