Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Quiz
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Which term is defined as a condition associated with chronic inflammation of the bronchi that produces excessive tracheobronchial mucus production and a persistent cough with sputum for at least 3 months in at least 2 consecutive years?

  • Chronic bronchitis (correct)
  • Emphysema
  • α1-antitrypsin
  • Neutrophil elastase
  • What is defined as a permanent enlargement of the air spaces in the lung accompanied by destruction of the alveolar walls without obvious fibrosis?

  • Emphysema (correct)
  • Neutrophil elastase
  • α1-antitrypsin
  • Chronic bronchitis
  • Which of the following is NOT a cause of COPD?

  • Tobacco smoking
  • Deficiency of α1-antitrypsin
  • Long-term exposure to pollutants
  • Normal lung development (correct)
  • Where is the enzyme α1-antitrypsin primarily made?

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    Which of the following pathological changes involves thickened bronchial walls, inflammatory cell infiltrate, increased size of mucous glands, and goblet cell hyperplasia?

    <p>Chronic bronchitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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