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Which type of emphysema is characterized by the uniform enlargement of the acini from the respiratory bronchioles to the terminal blind alveoli?
Which type of emphysema is characterized by the uniform enlargement of the acini from the respiratory bronchioles to the terminal blind alveoli?
- Centrolobular emphysema
- Irregular Emphysema
- Distal acinar (Paraseptal) emphysema
- Panacinar (Panlobular) Emphysema (correct)
Which type of emphysema is more severe in the upper half of the lungs and occurs adjacent to areas of fibrosis or atelectasis?
Which type of emphysema is more severe in the upper half of the lungs and occurs adjacent to areas of fibrosis or atelectasis?
- Irregular Emphysema
- Distal acinar (Paraseptal) emphysema (correct)
- Panacinar (Panlobular) Emphysema
- Centrolobular emphysema
What is the main cause of the protease-antiprotease imbalance that leads to emphysema?
What is the main cause of the protease-antiprotease imbalance that leads to emphysema?
- Genetic factors
- Oxidative stress
- Inflammation
- All of the above (correct)
What is the main consequence of the destruction of elastin by elastase in emphysema?
What is the main consequence of the destruction of elastin by elastase in emphysema?
What is the most common form of emphysema, even though it is clinically asymptomatic?
What is the most common form of emphysema, even though it is clinically asymptomatic?
What is the main difference between obstructive and restrictive pulmonary diseases?
What is the main difference between obstructive and restrictive pulmonary diseases?
What is the characteristic lesion pattern seen in centriacinar emphysema?
What is the characteristic lesion pattern seen in centriacinar emphysema?
Which statement accurately describes chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases' relationship with smoking?
Which statement accurately describes chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases' relationship with smoking?
