Which of the following pathophysiologic changes in the lung is not typically associated with pulmonary embolism?

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Pulmonary embolism primarily affects the pulmonary vasculature leading to increased dead space ventilation (C) and can cause reduced surfactant production (D) due to hypoxia and damage to alveolar cells. Bronchoconstriction (A) may also occur as part of a reflex response to pulmonary vascular obstruction. However, decreased ciliary mobility (B) is not typically associated with pulmonary embolism; it is more related to conditions affecting the airways directly, such as chronic bronchitis or smoking-related diseases.

Which of the Following Pathophysiologic Changes in the Lung Is