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What is one of the consequences of inhalation of high concentrations of HCl, NO2, NH3, or phosgene in the respiratory tract?
What is one of the consequences of inhalation of high concentrations of HCl, NO2, NH3, or phosgene in the respiratory tract?
- Rapid epithelial regeneration
- Quick recovery of the alveolar zone
- Immediate pulmonary edema
- Initial minimal apparent damage (correct)
Which mechanism leads to delayed pulmonary edema after exposure to highly reactive molecules like ozone?
Which mechanism leads to delayed pulmonary edema after exposure to highly reactive molecules like ozone?
- Direct injury to lung defense cells
- Primary alveolar damage
- Epoxide hydrolase activation
- Cascade of secondary reaction products (correct)
How does metabolism contribute to the pathogenesis of lung injury?
How does metabolism contribute to the pathogenesis of lung injury?
- Activation of protective enzymes
- Involvement of cytochrome P450s and glutathione S-transferases (correct)
- Inhibition of free radical reactions
- Reduction in oxidative burden
What is a common factor contributing to oxidative burden in the respiratory system?
What is a common factor contributing to oxidative burden in the respiratory system?
Which enzyme is NOT mentioned as being involved in xenobiotic metabolism related to lung injury pathogenesis?
Which enzyme is NOT mentioned as being involved in xenobiotic metabolism related to lung injury pathogenesis?
What initiates the delayed onset of lung damage after exposure to certain respirable substances?
What initiates the delayed onset of lung damage after exposure to certain respirable substances?
Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of bronchoconstriction?
Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of bronchoconstriction?
What is a primary cause of bronchoconstriction in asthma?
What is a primary cause of bronchoconstriction in asthma?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to airway reactivity?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to airway reactivity?
Which cells play a crucial role in the inflammatory response and injury to the respiratory tract?
Which cells play a crucial role in the inflammatory response and injury to the respiratory tract?
Which of the following is a potential source of oxidant species in the respiratory tract?
Which of the following is a potential source of oxidant species in the respiratory tract?
What is a common feature of pneumotoxicants like ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and phosgene?
What is a common feature of pneumotoxicants like ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and phosgene?
Which factor primarily determines the region of the respiratory tract where a particle or aerosol will deposit?
Which factor primarily determines the region of the respiratory tract where a particle or aerosol will deposit?
What is a potential consequence of emphysema?
What is a potential consequence of emphysema?
Which statement about the lung's metabolic competence is correct?
Which statement about the lung's metabolic competence is correct?
Which factor is decisive in determining how deeply a gas penetrates into the lung?
Which factor is decisive in determining how deeply a gas penetrates into the lung?
