Sum 15 Flashcards
Which type of lung emphysema results in pneumothorax more often?
Distal acinar
In which of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases the bronchiolitis obliterans develops?
Chronic bronchitis
Which of the following immunoglobulins play role in pathogenesis of intrinsic bronchial asthma?
None of the above
IgA, IgD, IgE
Which role the smoking plays in the pathogenesis of emphysema?
All of above.
Accumulate neutrophils in alveoli, release of elastase from neutrophils, inhibits, alfa-1antitrypin
Curschmann’s spirals are typical microscopic findings in which diseases?
Bronchial asthma
Which of the following malignant tumors is the source of so called “cannon ball” metastases into the lungs?
Osteosarcoma
Which component(s) of the acinus undergo(s) enlargement in distal acinar emphysema?
B + C
Alveoli + Alveolar ducts
Chronic bronchitis is best defined as a persistent productive cough for at least ___ consecutive months in at least ___ consecutive years.
3; 2
Destruction of alveolar walls is a part of pathogenesis of which of the following diseases?
Emphysema
Which interstitial lung disease is characterized by enlargement of predominately mediastinal (hilar) and paratracheal lymph nodes?
Sarcoidosis
Which of the following histological patterns of bronchogenic carcinomas has a tendency to localize in the peripheral areas of the lung?
Adenocarcinoma
Which of the following nerves plays very important role in pathogenesis of bronchial asthma?
Vagal nerve
Which of the following disorders is (are) considered as condition(s) that predispose to bronchiectasis?
All of the above.
Immunodeficiency states; Kartagener’s syndrome; necrotizing pneumonia
Which pathologic is NOT associated w/ anatomical changes in the brain?
Concussion
What is incorrect for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?
AKA Wallerian degeneration
Brain herniation resulting in compression of posterior CA is called:
Transtentorial herniation