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Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the respiratory system?
Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the respiratory system?
- Vocalization (phonation)
- Regulation of body temperature (correct)
- Gas exchange between atmosphere and blood
- Protection from inhaled pathogens and irritants
Where does gas exchange between alveoli, blood, and tissues occur?
Where does gas exchange between alveoli, blood, and tissues occur?
- Alveoli (correct)
- Pharynx
- Nasal cavity
- Bronchi
Which arteries supply the conducting airways from trachea to terminal bronchioles?
Which arteries supply the conducting airways from trachea to terminal bronchioles?
- Renal arteries
- Bronchial arteries (correct)
- Pulmonary arteries
- Coronary arteries
Which of the following is part of the upper airways?
Which of the following is part of the upper airways?
What is the function of the mucociliary apparatus in the respiratory system?
What is the function of the mucociliary apparatus in the respiratory system?
What is the primary method of transmission for tuberculosis (TB)?
What is the primary method of transmission for tuberculosis (TB)?
Which of the following is not listed as a risk factor for the spread of TB?
Which of the following is not listed as a risk factor for the spread of TB?
In which part of the body do inspired bacilli lodge in individuals with latent TB infection (LTBI)?
In which part of the body do inspired bacilli lodge in individuals with latent TB infection (LTBI)?
What is the body's response to isolating bacilli in individuals with TB infection?
What is the body's response to isolating bacilli in individuals with TB infection?
How long may latent TB infection (LTBI) last in the host?
How long may latent TB infection (LTBI) last in the host?
What is a characteristic of early inflammation in asthma?
What is a characteristic of early inflammation in asthma?
What is a consequence of airway obstruction in asthma?
What is a consequence of airway obstruction in asthma?
What is a characteristic of the late phase of inflammation in asthma?
What is a characteristic of the late phase of inflammation in asthma?
What is a clinical manifestation of asthma?
What is a clinical manifestation of asthma?
What is a characteristic of COPD?
What is a characteristic of COPD?
Which of the following is true about ventilation-perfusion matching?
Which of the following is true about ventilation-perfusion matching?
What is the key role of pulmonary arterioles in ventilation-perfusion mismatch?
What is the key role of pulmonary arterioles in ventilation-perfusion mismatch?
What are the signs and symptoms of pulmonary disease or injury?
What are the signs and symptoms of pulmonary disease or injury?
What characterizes obstructive lung diseases?
What characterizes obstructive lung diseases?
What is asthma characterized by?
What is asthma characterized by?
What is the primary risk factor for lung cancer?
What is the primary risk factor for lung cancer?
Which type of lung cancer is most common in non-smokers?
Which type of lung cancer is most common in non-smokers?
What characterizes Chronic Bronchitis in COPD?
What characterizes Chronic Bronchitis in COPD?
What is a feature of Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome?
What is a feature of Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome?
Where is the highest incidence of active TB found?
Where is the highest incidence of active TB found?
What is the main risk factor for COPD in high-income countries?
What is the main risk factor for COPD in high-income countries?
Which condition is characterized by chronic inflammatory condition and destruction of alveolar walls without fibrosis?
Which condition is characterized by chronic inflammatory condition and destruction of alveolar walls without fibrosis?
What is the prevalence trend of COPD with increasing age in Canada?
What is the prevalence trend of COPD with increasing age in Canada?
What percentage of COPD cases are caused by an inherited mutation in the α1-antitrypsin gene?
What percentage of COPD cases are caused by an inherited mutation in the α1-antitrypsin gene?
What is the GOLD definition of chronic obstruction in COPD based on FEV1/FVC ratio?
What is the GOLD definition of chronic obstruction in COPD based on FEV1/FVC ratio?
Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the respiratory system?
Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the respiratory system?
What characterizes obstructive lung diseases?
What characterizes obstructive lung diseases?
Where is the highest incidence of active TB found?
Where is the highest incidence of active TB found?
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Study Notes
COPD: Key Facts and Pathophysiology
- COPD encompasses chronic bronchitis and emphysema
- Main risk factors include tobacco smoking, occupational dust, chemicals, and indoor/outdoor air pollution
- Globally, responsible for approximately 3 million deaths annually, with tobacco smoke accounting for 70% of cases in high-income countries
- In Canada, prevalence increases steadily with age, higher in males over 60, and highest in NU, YT, NS, and NT
- 1-3% of COPD cases are caused by an inherited mutation in the α1-antitrypsin gene
- Emphysema is characterized by chronic inflammatory condition and destruction of alveolar walls without fibrosis
- Chronic bronchitis involves hypersecretion of mucus, chronic cough, and inflammation leading to airway remodeling
- Both conditions result in expiratory flow limitation and air trapping, increasing the work of breathing and causing dyspnea
- Air trapping and alveolar destruction can lead to ventilation/perfusion mismatches, hypoxia, and hypercapnia
- Malnutrition affects 1/3 of COPD patients
- Acute exacerbations of COPD can be caused by infections or unknown factors, leading to hospitalizations
- Diagnosis involves patient history, blood gas analysis, and functional lung testing with a GOLD definition of chronic obstruction as FEV1/FVC ratio of 0.
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