In cytokine storm, what are three things that happen to reduce gas exchange? I swelling increases distance between alveoli & circulatory system I oxygen builds up in the alveoli red blood cells invade the alveoli carbon dioxide builds up in the alveoli fluid fills up alveoli scar tissue forms making lungs more flexible hyaline membrane forms making lungs less flexible

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In cytokine storm, what are three things that happen to reduce gas exchange?
swelling increases distance between alveoli & circulatory system
oxygen builds up in the alveoli
red blood cells invade the alveoli
carbon dioxide builds up in the alveoli
fluid fills up alveoli
scar tissue forms making lungs more flexible
hyaline membrane forms making lungs less flexible
Transcribed Image Text:In cytokine storm, what are three things that happen to reduce gas exchange? swelling increases distance between alveoli & circulatory system oxygen builds up in the alveoli red blood cells invade the alveoli carbon dioxide builds up in the alveoli fluid fills up alveoli scar tissue forms making lungs more flexible hyaline membrane forms making lungs less flexible
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Cytokine storm is the exaggerated reaction of the body's immune system and is one of the major reasons for multiple organ failure that can lead to death. As all cells and organs need oxygen to survive, cytokine storm compromises this vital life-giving force. 

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