Lung Disease Flashcards
1
Q
COPD is the combination of which three conditions?
A
- Bronchitis - inflammation of the Bronchi
- Emphysema - destruction of alveoli and loss of elasticity
- Chronic obstructive airways disease
2
Q
What are the two types of cell found in the Alveolie, and what are their functions?
A
Type I Pneumocytes - structural
Type II Pneumocytes - secretion of surfactant and ability to differntiate to T1.
3
Q
What do Clara cells replace, and what do they do?
A
Replace Goblet cells
Secrete surfactant
4
Q
What is the mechanism by which Tuberculosis causes respiratory issues?
A
A chronic granulomatous inflammatory event occurs, forming a wall-like structure around the bacteria resulting in caseous necrosis, reducing lung capacity
