Multiple Choice
The pathophysiology of chronic bronchitis can be explained by which of the following descriptions?
A) Inflammation of airways with bronchial smooth muscle spasm,vascular engorgement,increased vascular permeability,and production of thick tenacious mucus
B) Increase in the number and size of mucous glands and goblet cells in airway epithelium
C) Abnormal permanent enlargement of gas exchange airways with destruction of alveolar walls
D) Release of inflammatory cytokines and cells are released that cause alveolar edema
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