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What is the primary site of gas exchange in the respiratory system?
What is the primary site of gas exchange in the respiratory system?
- Larynx
- Trachea
- Alveoli (correct)
- Bronchi
Which of the following is NOT part of the lower respiratory tract?
Which of the following is NOT part of the lower respiratory tract?
- Alveoli
- Bronchioles
- Trachea
- Nasal cavity (correct)
What type of lung disease is characterized by resistance to airflow?
What type of lung disease is characterized by resistance to airflow?
- Tuberculosis
- Pneumonia
- Asthma (correct)
- Pulmonary Embolism
Which lung disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder with symptoms like wheezing and cough?
Which lung disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder with symptoms like wheezing and cough?
What is the main treatment for asthma?
What is the main treatment for asthma?
Which structure contains de-oxygenated blood in the respiratory system?
Which structure contains de-oxygenated blood in the respiratory system?
What is the most common trigger for atopic asthma?
What is the most common trigger for atopic asthma?
Which condition is characterized by goblet cell hyperplasia, thick mucous plugging, and smooth muscle hypertrophy in the bronchial wall?
Which condition is characterized by goblet cell hyperplasia, thick mucous plugging, and smooth muscle hypertrophy in the bronchial wall?
What is a major cause of emphysema?
What is a major cause of emphysema?
What leads to the permanent dilation of airways in bronchiectasis?
What leads to the permanent dilation of airways in bronchiectasis?
What is a characteristic feature of chronic bronchitis?
What is a characteristic feature of chronic bronchitis?
Which lung disease results in a decreased total lung capacity?
Which lung disease results in a decreased total lung capacity?
