Which of the following has/have been shown to injure the alveolar-capillary membrane?
1) Excessive pressures
2) Excessive tidal volumes
3) Increased intracranial pressures
4) Pulmonary hypertension
A)1, 2, and 4 only
B)2 and 3 only
C)4 only
D)1, 2, 3, and 4

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Excessive pressures and tidal volumes can cause barotrauma and volutrauma, respectively, leading to injury to the alveolar-capillary membrane. Pulmonary hypertension can also lead to damage of the membrane due to increased vascular pressures. Increased intracranial pressures do not directly affect the alveolar-capillary membrane.

Which of the Following Has/have Been Shown to Injure the Alveolar-Capillary