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Chapter 11 - Diseases of the Respiratory System Flashcards

1
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Inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane

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Rhinitis

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2
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What is acute rhinitis?

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The common cold

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3
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Acute inflammation with the discharge or mucous; Head cold

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Coryza

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4
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Inflammation due to allergies

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Allergic rhinitis or hay fever

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5
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Inflammation of the mucous membrane lining para nasal sinuses

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Sinusitis

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6
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Inflammation of the throat

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Pharyngitis

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7
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Inflammation of the voice box

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Laryngitis

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8
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Inflammation of the tonsils

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Tonsilitis

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9
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Non-cancerous growths on mucous membranes of the nose or larynx

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Polyps

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10
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Polyp that restricts entrance of air and cause chronic irritation to nose

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Nasal Polyp

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11
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Interfere with speech

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Laryngeal Polyp

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12
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Inflammation of the trachea

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Tracheitis

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13
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Inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the bronchi; very common

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Bronchitis

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14
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Abnormal destruction and dilation of large airways

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Bronchiectasis

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15
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Hypersensitivity reaction causing constriction of bronchi

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Bronchial asthma

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16
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Infection of the lungs

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Pneumonia

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17
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Inflammation of the lungs

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Pneumonitis

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18
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Inflammation of the membrane covering/ surrounding each lung

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Pleurisy

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19
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Infecting one or more lobes; usually caused by strep

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Lobar Pneumonia

20
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Due to mixed bacterial infections associated with complications

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Bronchial Pneumonia

21
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Inflammation of lung supportive tissue BETWEEN the air sacs

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Interstitial pneumonia

22
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Tissue that surrounds and separates tiny air sacs in lung

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Interstitium

23
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Bacterial infection by mycobacterium tuberculosis

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Tuberculosis

24
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When does scar tissue form in the lungs during tuberculosis?

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In 6 to 9 months

25
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Widespread disssemination of M. tuberculosis resulting in infection at multiple sites or throughout the entire body

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Miliary Tuberculosis

26
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Genera term used to denote any prolonged inhalation of mineral dust

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Pneumoconiosis

27
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Collapse of alveoli or airless state of part or the entire lung

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Atelectasis

28
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A condition in which the air sacs of the lungs are damaged and enlarged, causing breathlessness

29
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What does emphysema do to your body anatomy?

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

30
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Has less Inflammation and More alveolar destruction

31
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Has more inflammation and less alveolar destruction

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Chronic bronchitis

32
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Localized abscess of pus

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Pulmonary abscess

33
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Caused by inhaling airborne fungus

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Fungal Disease

34
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What is the leading cause of death in the US?

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Lung Cancer

35
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Malignant new growth made up of epithelial cells

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Squamous cell carcinoma

36
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Starts in the bronchi then spreads through the lungs

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Bronchogenic Carcinoma

37
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One or more abnormal splits in upper lip

38
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Involves palate or roof of the mouth

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Cleft Palate

39
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Hereditary disorder with defective transport of chloride

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Cystic Fibrosis

40
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Group of pulmonary diseases characterized by inability to get air into/out of lungs

41
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Formation of cavities in an organ or tissue

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Cavitation

42
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Prefix meaning moth

43
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Inflammation of the brain or spinal cord

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Meningitis

44
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Study of Fungi

45
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The smallest free living organism presently known

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Mycoplasmas

46
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Inflammation of the spinal cord or bone marrow

47
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Prefix meaning mucus

Pathology for Mortuary Science (18 decks)

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