A person with pneumonia presents with a cough and darkening skin. The cough is a __________, or an adaptation designed to eject infectious material from the lungs.

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A cough is a defensive response of the body to eject infectious material from the lungs. The darkening skin may be a sign of hypoxia, which can occur in severe cases of pneumonia. The other options (B, C, D) are unrelated to the symptoms presented.

A Person with Pneumonia Presents with a Cough and Darkening