Respiratory System Diseases Quiz

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Which of the following symptoms is NOT commonly associated with asthma?

Loss of elasticity (correct)
Shortness of breath
Coughing
Wheezing

Bronchitis is primarily caused by long-term exposure to smoke and pollutants.

False (B)

What respiratory condition is characterized by the damage to alveoli and decreased respiratory surface area?

Emphysema

__________ is more common in smokers and can cause the bronchioles to swell and clog with mucous.

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Match the respiratory diseases with their descriptions:

<p>Asthma = Severe allergic reaction causing airway constriction Bronchitis = Infection causing swollen bronchioles and mucus buildup Emphysema = Loss of lung elasticity and damage to alveoli</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Asthma

Severe allergic reaction causing wheezing, coughing, etc. Bronchioles spasm, reducing airflow.

Bronchitis

Bacterial or viral infection causing bronchioles to swell and clog with mucus. Often more common in smokers.

Emphysema

Lung condition where lungs lose elasticity, alveoli damage occurs, reducing respiratory surface area. Causes breathing difficulty.

Study Notes

Respiratory System Diseases

Asthma: A severe allergic reaction causing wheezing and coughing. Bronchioles constrict, reducing airflow.
Bronchitis: A bacterial or viral infection causing bronchiole swelling and mucus buildup. More prevalent in smokers.
Emphysema: A condition where lung elasticity is lost and alveoli are damaged. This reduces respiratory surface area, causing difficulty breathing and shortness of breath. Smoking significantly increases the risk of emphysema.