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Which best describes the hallmark feature of chronic interstitial lung diseases?
Which best describes the hallmark feature of chronic interstitial lung diseases?
- Reduced effort of breathing
- Damage to the alveolar epithelium
- Increased compliance due to stiff lungs
- Reduced compliance requiring more pressure to expand the lungs (correct)
What is the radiologic and histologic pattern of fibrosis referred to in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?
What is the radiologic and histologic pattern of fibrosis referred to in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?
- Non-specific interstitial pneumonia
- Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia
- Usual interstitial pneumonia (correct)
- Cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis
Which cell type response is induced in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis lesions?
Which cell type response is induced in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis lesions?
- TH17 type T cell response
- TH3 type T cell response
- TH1 type T cell response
- TH2 type T cell response (correct)
What is the pathogenesis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis believed to be caused by?
What is the pathogenesis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis believed to be caused by?
What is a characteristic feature of advanced cases of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?
What is a characteristic feature of advanced cases of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?
Which type of cells may play a dominant role in the pathogenesis of lung fibrosis according to recent data?
Which type of cells may play a dominant role in the pathogenesis of lung fibrosis according to recent data?
What substance is released from injured type I pneumocytes and induces transformation of fibroblasts into myofibroblasts?
What substance is released from injured type I pneumocytes and induces transformation of fibroblasts into myofibroblasts?
In familial IPF, some patients have mutations that shorten what?
In familial IPF, some patients have mutations that shorten what?
What is the characteristic radiographic finding in chest radiographs of patients with chronic interstitial lung diseases?
What is the characteristic radiographic finding in chest radiographs of patients with chronic interstitial lung diseases?
What is the most peripheral component involved in chronic interstitial lung diseases?
What is the most peripheral component involved in chronic interstitial lung diseases?
