Respiratory Health and Conditions Quiz

Respiratory system primarily facilitates gas exchange, not blood cell production.

Dyspnea is the medical term for difficulty in breathing.

Alveoli facilitate the exchange of gases, primarily oxygen and carbon dioxide, with the blood.

Obstructive sleep apnea is characterized by breathing interruptions during sleep.

Wheezing is a common symptom of an asthma attack, indicating airway constriction.

Epistaxis is the medical term for nosebleed.

Asthma is characterized by inflammation and narrowing of airways, leading to breathing difficulties.

Pneumothorax refers to a collapsed lung.

Coughing up blood is a symptom of pneumonia, indicating severe lung infection.

COPD is primarily caused by long-term exposure to irritants such as cigarette smoke.

Oxygen therapy is a treatment option for COPD, improving oxygen levels in the blood.

Bronchitis refers to inflammation of the bronchial tube lining.

Regular exercise is not a risk factor for lung cancer; rather, it's associated with lower risk.

Emphysema is characterized by permanent enlargement of airspaces beyond terminal bronchioles.

A chronic cough is a common symptom of tuberculosis (TB), often accompanied by other respiratory symptoms.

Surfactant decreases surface tension in the lungs, preventing alveolar collapse during expiration.

Obesity is a risk factor for pulmonary embolism, a condition where a blood clot obstructs a pulmonary artery.