C.
Barrett's esophagus (metaplasia).
✓
A.
Increased metabolic rate.
✓
B.
Decreased production of thyroid hormones, leading to a generalized hypometabolic state.
✓
C.
Autoimmune destruction of the adrenal glands.
✓
D.
Excess growth hormone.
✓
A.
Acute myocardial infarction.
✓
C.
Aortic dissection, requiring urgent surgical intervention.
✓
A.
T-cell mediated destruction of tissues.
✓
B.
Autoantibody production and immune complex deposition.
✓
C.
IgE-mediated hypersensitivity reaction.
✓
D.
Non-inflammatory joint degeneration.
✓
B.
Myocardial infarction.
✓
D.
Asthma exacerbation.
✓
A.
Directly relaxes vascular smooth muscle.
✓
B.
Increases sodium reabsorption in the kidneys.
✓
C.
Blocks the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, reducing vasoconstriction and aldosterone secretion.
✓
D.
Stimulates sympathetic nervous system.
✓
B.
Asthma exacerbation.
✓
C.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), requiring ventilatory support.
✓
D.
Congestive heart failure.
✓
A.
Impaired glucose metabolism.
✓
B.
Portal hypertension and hepatocellular dysfunction.
✓
C.
Renal tubular damage.
✓
D.
Increased bile production.
✓
B.
Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP).
✓
C.
Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC).
✓
D.
Vitamin K deficiency.
✓
A.
Loss of alveolar elasticity.
✓
B.
Chronic inflammation and reversible bronchoconstriction.
✓
C.
Alveolar fluid accumulation.
✓
D.
Pulmonary artery hypertension.
✓
