Chapter 11 - Diseases of the Respiratory System

Question 1

Inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane

Answer 1

Rhinitis

Question 2

What is acute rhinitis?

Answer 2

The common cold

Question 3

Acute inflammation with the discharge or mucous; Head cold

Answer 3

Coryza

Question 4

Inflammation due to allergies

Answer 4

Allergic rhinitis or hay fever

Question 5

Inflammation of the mucous membrane lining para nasal sinuses

Answer 5

Sinusitis

Question 6

Inflammation of the throat

Answer 6

Pharyngitis

Question 7

Inflammation of the voice box

Answer 7

Laryngitis

Question 8

Inflammation of the tonsils

Answer 8

Tonsilitis

Question 9

Non-cancerous growths on mucous membranes of the nose or larynx

Answer 9

Polyps

Question 10

Polyp that restricts entrance of air and cause chronic irritation to nose

Answer 10

Nasal Polyp

Question 11

Interfere with speech

Answer 11

Laryngeal Polyp

Question 12

Inflammation of the trachea

Answer 12

Tracheitis

Question 13

Inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the bronchi; very common

Answer 13

Bronchitis

Question 14

Abnormal destruction and dilation of large airways

Answer 14

Bronchiectasis

Question 15

Hypersensitivity reaction causing constriction of bronchi

Answer 15

Bronchial asthma

Question 16

Infection of the lungs

Answer 16

Pneumonia

Question 17

Inflammation of the lungs

Answer 17

Pneumonitis

Question 18

Inflammation of the membrane covering/ surrounding each lung

Answer 18

Pleurisy

Question 19

Infecting one or more lobes; usually caused by strep

Answer 19

Lobar Pneumonia

Question 20

Due to mixed bacterial infections associated with complications

Answer 20

Bronchial Pneumonia

Question 21

Inflammation of lung supportive tissue BETWEEN the air sacs

Answer 21

Interstitial pneumonia

Question 22

Tissue that surrounds and separates tiny air sacs in lung

Answer 22

Interstitium

Question 23

Bacterial infection by mycobacterium tuberculosis

Answer 23

Tuberculosis

Question 24

When does scar tissue form in the lungs during tuberculosis?

Answer 24

In 6 to 9 months

Question 25

Widespread disssemination of M. tuberculosis resulting in infection at multiple sites or throughout the entire body

Answer 25

Miliary Tuberculosis

Question 26

Genera term used to denote any prolonged inhalation of mineral dust

Answer 26

Pneumoconiosis

Question 27

Collapse of alveoli or airless state of part or the entire lung

Answer 27

Atelectasis

Question 28

A condition in which the air sacs of the lungs are damaged and enlarged, causing breathlessness

Answer 28

Emphysema

Question 29

What does emphysema do to your body anatomy?

Answer 29

Makes you have a barrel chest because air cant escape from your lungs fast enough

Question 30

Has less Inflammation and More alveolar destruction

Answer 30

Emphysema

Question 31

Has more inflammation and less alveolar destruction

Answer 31

Chronic bronchitis

Question 32

Localized abscess of pus

Answer 32

Pulmonary abscess

Question 33

Caused by inhaling airborne fungus

Answer 33

Fungal Disease

Question 34

What is the leading cause of death in the US?

Answer 34

Lung Cancer

Question 35

Malignant new growth made up of epithelial cells

Answer 35

Squamous cell carcinoma

Question 36

Starts in the bronchi then spreads through the lungs

Answer 36

Bronchogenic Carcinoma

Question 37

One or more abnormal splits in upper lip

Answer 37

Cleft lip

Question 38

Involves palate or roof of the mouth

Answer 38

Cleft Palate

Question 39

Hereditary disorder with defective transport of chloride

Answer 39

Cystic Fibrosis

Question 40

Group of pulmonary diseases characterized by inability to get air into/out of lungs

Answer 40

COPD

Question 41

Formation of cavities in an organ or tissue

Answer 41

Cavitation

Question 42

Prefix meaning moth

Answer 42

Men

Question 43

Inflammation of the brain or spinal cord

Answer 43

Meningitis

Question 44

Study of Fungi

Answer 44

Mycology

Question 45

The smallest free living organism presently known

Answer 45

Mycoplasmas

Question 46

Inflammation of the spinal cord or bone marrow

Answer 46

Myelitis

Question 47

Prefix meaning mucus

Answer 47

Myx