Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases Quiz
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What is the major cause of airflow limitation in COPD?

  • Excessive mucus production
  • Alveolar macrophage dysfunction
  • Chronic inflammation causing tissue damage (correct)
  • Reduced ciliary function

    • Which of the following contributes to pulmonary hypertension in COPD?

  • Alveolar macrophage dysfunction
  • Reduced ciliary function
  • Excessive mucus production
  • Thickened vessel lining and smooth muscle hypertrophy (correct)

    • What is the characteristic feature of chronic bronchitis?

  • Excessive mucus production
  • Alveolar macrophage dysfunction
  • Reduced ciliary function
  • Cough and sputum production for at least 3 months in each of 2 consecutive years (correct)

    • What happens to the bronchial airways in chronic bronchitis?

    <p>Narrowing due to thickening and mucous plugging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are patients with chronic bronchitis more susceptible to respiratory infections?

    <p>Diminished alveolar macrophage function</p> Signup and view all the answers

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