CHAPTER 20 part 1 Flashcards

1
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inflammation of the airway

A

bronchitis

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1
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the airway is narrowed; ong-term inflammation of the bronchi

A

chronic bronchitis

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2
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it is responsible for the PRODUCTION OF MUCUS

A

goblet cells

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3
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small, slender, hair-like structures that mobilize secretion

A

cilia

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4
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there is cough/sputum production at least 3 months in each 2 consecutive years

A

chronic bronchitis

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5
Q

responsible for diffusion of gases

A

alveoli

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6
Q

the appearance is bloated

A

chronic bronchitis

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7
Q

chronic bronchitis is also known as

A

blue bloater

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8
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an ABNORMAL DISTENTION OF THE AIRSPACES beyond the terminal bronchioles

A

emphysema

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9
Q

there is no infection; hyperinflated lungs

A

emphysema

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10
Q

what is the number one cause of EMPHYSEMA

A

genetic disorder

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11
Q

a type of protein that maintain the structure of the alveoli; it makes the lungs healthy and strong

A

alpha-1-anti-trypsin

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12
Q

emphysema is also known as

A

pink puffer

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13
Q

a chronic inflammation of the airway that cause HYPERRESPONSIVENESS, mucosal edema and production

A

asthma

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14
Q

the most common chronic disease of childhood

A

asthma

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15
Q

the strongest predisposing factor of asthma

A

allergy

16
Q

quick relief medicine for asthma:

A

beta-2-adrenergic-agonist
anticholinergic

17
Q

example of anticholinergic drugs

A

salbutamol

18
Q

long lasting medicine for asthma:

A

corticosteroids
leukotriene modifiers (montelukast)
long lasting beta-2-adrenergic agonist

19
Q

three common symptoms of asthma:

A

cough
dyspnea
wheezing

20
Q

the most common fatal autosomal recessive disease among CAUCASIANS

A

cystic fibrosis