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Respiratory System Disorders and Symptoms Quiz

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#1

Which of the following is a chronic respiratory disease characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways?

Asthma
Explanation

Inflammation and narrowing of airways.

#2

What is the primary cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

Long-term exposure to irritants like tobacco smoke
Explanation

Long-term exposure to irritants.

#3

What is the medical term for difficulty breathing?

Dyspnea
Explanation

Medical term for difficulty breathing.

#4

What is the primary cause of cystic fibrosis?

Genetic mutation
Explanation

Primary cause: genetic mutation.

#5

Which of the following is a common symptom of chronic bronchitis?

Persistent cough with mucus
Explanation

Common symptom: persistent cough with mucus.

#6

Which of the following is a common symptom of pulmonary embolism?

Shortness of breath
Explanation

Common symptom: shortness of breath.

#7

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

Excessive sweating
Explanation

Excessive sweating is not a common symptom.

#8

What is the medical term for the condition commonly known as 'nosebleed'?

Epistaxis
Explanation

Medical term for nosebleed.

#9

What is the most common symptom of pleurisy?

Chest pain
Explanation

Chest pain is the most common symptom.

#10

Which of the following is a fungal infection that primarily affects the lungs?

Histoplasmosis
Explanation

Fungal infection affecting lungs.

#11

Which respiratory disorder is characterized by the destruction of the alveoli and loss of elasticity in the lung tissue?

Emphysema
Explanation

Destruction of alveoli and loss of lung tissue elasticity.

#12

Which of the following is a common symptom of sleep apnea?

Excessive daytime sleepiness
Explanation

Common symptom: excessive daytime sleepiness.

#13

Which of the following conditions is characterized by the inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes?

Bronchitis
Explanation

Inflammation of bronchial tubes' mucous membrane.

#14

Which of the following conditions is characterized by the accumulation of fluid in the lungs' air sacs?

Pulmonary edema
Explanation

Accumulation of fluid in lung air sacs.

#15

Which of the following is a severe respiratory condition characterized by the inflammation and fluid buildup in the alveoli?

Pneumonia
Explanation

Inflammation and fluid buildup in alveoli.

#16

What is the term for the inflammation of the pleura, the membrane that surrounds the lungs?

Pleurisy
Explanation

Inflammation of pleura.

#17

What is the primary cause of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)?

Trauma or injury to the lungs
Explanation

Primary cause: trauma or injury to lungs.

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