In a patient with pneumonia,fluid and _________ accumulate in the lung alveoli.
A)erythrocytes
B)septal cells
C)leukocytes
D)chyme
E)mast cells

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Inflammation caused by pneumonia leads to an increased number of white blood cells (specifically neutrophils) in the lung tissue and alveoli. This accumulation of leukocytes and fluid is what causes the characteristic symptoms of pneumonia, such as coughing, shortness of breath, and chest pain. Options A, B, D, and E are not involved in the pathogenesis of pneumonia.

In a Patient with Pneumonia,fluid and _________ Accumulate in the Lung