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Respiratory Disorders Quiz
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Respiratory Disorders Quiz

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What is the main characteristic of asthma?

  • Thickened airway walls (correct)
  • Relaxed smooth muscles
  • Overly large bronchioles
  • Decreased airway inflammation
  • Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with asthma?

  • Shortness of breath
  • Wheeze
  • Fever (correct)
  • Chest tightness
  • What causes the bronchial to swell and narrow the airway in asthma?

  • Chronic airway relaxation
  • Narrowing of bronchioles
  • Excessive oxygen exchange
  • Inflammation (correct)
  • Which part of the lungs does oxygen pass through to enter the blood vessels?

    <p>Alveoli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the breathing difficulties experienced in asthma?

    <p>Laboured breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In asthmatic airways, what happens to the smooth muscles compared to normal airways?

    <p>They are inflamed and thickened</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of the variable expiratory airflow limitation in asthma?

    <p>Chronic airway inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the respiratory system is affected by chronic airway inflammation in asthma?

    <p>Bronchioles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main impact of chronic airway inflammation in asthma?

    <p>Narrowing of the airway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is exchanged between the alveoli and tiny blood vessels during respiration?

    <p>Oxygen and carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

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