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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a complex disease with a variable mix of airway inflammation (bronchitis) and lung parenchyma destruction (emphysema). As you might guess from its name, COPD is characterized by increased airway resistance. Which of the following factors contributes to the increased airway resistance in COPD? a. Decreased mucus production. b. Loss of lateral tissue traction. c. Increased intraalveolar compression. d. Increased sympathetic stimulation.
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