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Lung Diseases: Bronchial Asthma

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What is the main function of the lungs?

To replenish oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the blood (correct)

To remove oxygen from the blood

To regulate body temperature

To filter out pollutants from the air

What is a major risk factor for developing asthma?

Environmental pollution

Genetic predisposition

Atopy (correct)

All of the above

What is the most common misdiagnosis of asthma?

Pneumonia

Hayfever

Chronic bronchitis (correct)

Eczema

What can trigger asthma attacks in some individuals?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Where is the gene that regulates serum IgE levels located?

Chromosome 5q Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of genes for cytokines IL-3, -4, -5, -9, and -13, and granulocyte macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF)?

Regulation of IgE, mast cell, basophil, and eosinophil functions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary defect in neonatal ARDS?

Deficiency of pulmonary surfactant Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of mast cell activation on microvascular permeability?

It increases microvascular permeability Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of both neonatal and adult ARDS?

Formation of hyaline membrane in the alveoli Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the condition that was first recognised in adults during World War II in survivors of non-thoracic injuries with shock?

Shock-lung syndrome Signup and view all the answers