Asbestosis is a respiratory disorder that is the result of breathing in asbestos. Asbestos is a heat- resistant material that used to be common in insulation, floor tiles, cement, and other products. When inhaled, asbestos gets stuck in a person's lung and prolonged exposure can damage alveoli. Symptoms of this disorder include shortness of breath, limited air intake, and tightness in the chest. Choose the CORRECT statement about asbestosis.
a. Sufferers of asbestosis will have decreased internal respiration. During internal respiration, carbon dioxide is unloaded while oxygen is loaded.
b. Asbestosis will increase the inspiratory reserve volume.
c. Low oxygen levels in blood will activate the central chemoreceptors to change the depth and rate of breathing.
d. Sympathomimetics can be used to treat the symptoms of asbestos