Question

Factors which thicken the respiratory membrane may result in __________

a. oxygen deprivation
b. reduced pulmonary circulation
c. bronchiole constriction
d. none of the above

Answer 1

Answer: Oxygen Deprivation

Step-by-step explanation:

The thickening of the respiratory membranes may result in the oxygen deprivation. The function of membrane is to help in gaseous exchange.

The carbon dioxide is removed out of the body and oxygen is inhaled inside. Thickening of the membrane will reduce the ability to exchange gas which will make the body deprive of oxygen.

There are may diseases in which the thickening of the respiratory membranes takes place.Example: pulmonary fibrosis.

Answer 2

Answer: d. none of the above

Step-by-step explanation:

The respiratory membrane is the membrane which separates the air inside the alveoli from the pulmonary capillaries. The types of respiratory membranes includes the alveoli membrane, the capillary membrane and the basement membrane. The respiratory membrane is usually very thin. But it becomes thick due to the increase in the fluid content, which actually forces the gases to diffuse through the membrane and the fluid. Also the pulmonary diseases can also cause the membrane to become thick.