In acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), which type of cell is primarily damaged?
AType 2 pneumocytes
BType 1 pneumocytes
CAlveolar macrophages
DBronchial epithelial cells
A male patient is not responding to oxygen therapy and has been diagnosed with ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome). What is the role of IL-8 in ARDS?
AEndothelial cell activation
BRecruitment of neutrophils
CMacrophage activation
DPromote surfactant production
Which of the following conditions is characterized by the presence of hyaline deposits in alveolar walls?
AAsthma
BHyaline membrane disease
CChronic bronchitis
DInterstitial lung disease
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