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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?
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?
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?
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?
Where is the enzyme α1-antitrypsin primarily made?
Which of the following pathological changes involves thickened bronchial walls, inflammatory cell infiltrate, increased size of mucous glands, and goblet cell hyperplasia?
Which of the following pathological changes involves thickened bronchial walls, inflammatory cell infiltrate, increased size of mucous glands, and goblet cell hyperplasia?
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