Related terms i should know

Question 1

Parenchyma

Answer 1

the functional tissue of an organ as distinguished from the connective and supporting tissue.

Question 2

Bronchial Breath Sounds

Answer 2

Louder and higher pitched sound heard when listening to the main airways as opposed to the lung fields.
When heard over the lung it indicates fibrosis, consolidation or cavities.

Question 3

What is Tachypnoea?

Answer 3

Rapid Breathing

Question 4

Central Cyanosis?

Answer 4

Blueish discolouration of the lung

Question 5

C reactive Protein

Answer 5

CRP

A protein released by the liver in response to inflammation.

Question 6

Crepitations?

Answer 6

Crackling or rattling sounds on auscultation