What happens if there is dysfunction in the lungs?

When there is dysfunction in the lungs, it primarily leads to issues related to respiration and oxygen exchange in the body. The lungs are essential for delivering oxygen to the bloodstream and removing carbon dioxide. Any dysfunction can compromise these vital processes, often resulting in respiratory issues such as shortness of breath, chronic cough, or wheezing.

Additionally, lung dysfunction can lead to fluid buildup in the lungs or swelling (edema) due to inadequate oxygenation or complications such as heart failure, where the heart struggles to manage blood flow due to the lungs' inability to provide sufficient oxygen. This combination of respiratory issues and potential fluid complications encapsulates the effects of lung dysfunction effectively.

Other options, while they might seem plausible in certain contexts, do not directly relate to the primary manifestations of lung dysfunction and thus do not capture the direct consequences on normal lung function as effectively as the correct choice does.