Showing posts with label Non-respiratory functions of the lung. Show all posts
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Friday, 7 September 2012

Non-respiratory functions of the lung

Which one of the following options is a function performed by the lung?

a) Conversion of angiotensinogen to angiotensin I
b) Secretion of immunoglobulin E into bronchial mucus
c) Uptake and metabolism of histamine
d) Deactivation of prostaglandin E2
e) Manufacture of phosphatidylinositol biphosphate, the phospholipid component of
surfactant