What does the pathophysiology student learn about the respiratory process referred to as remodeling? (Select all that apply.)
A)Remodeling involves the vascular walls.
B)Scarring and thickening occurs during this process.
C)Remodeling results in a permanent change.
D)Pulmonary artery hypotension results.
E)Remodeling increases blood flow resistance.

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Remodeling is a process by which the vascular wall becomes scarred and thickened, thus resulting in permanent decreases in luminal diameter, increased resistance to blood flow, and permanent pulmonary artery hypertension.

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