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Match Each of the Following Disorders Associated with the Respiratory

Question 79

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Match each of the following disorders associated with the respiratory system with its description.

Premises:

Responses:

inflammation of the lungs due to viral or bacterial infection; secretion of excess fluid in the lungs prevents proper gas exchange

mesothelioma

inflammation of the epithelial membranes enclosing the lungs

congestive heart failure

a type of food poisoning that may result in paralysis of the respiratory muscles

pneumonia

chronic disorder that results from permanent damage to the alveoli as a consequence of smoking or exposure to pollutants

pneumothorax

a deadly type of cancer associated with asbestos exposure

pleurisy

condition that causes an accumulation of fluid in the spaces between the pulmonary capillaries and alveoli due to inadequate pumping of blood by the heart

botulism

collapse of one or more lobes of the lungs, usually due to a penetrating chest wound

emphysema

Premises:

inflammation of the lungs due to viral or bacterial infection; secretion of excess fluid in the lungs prevents proper gas exchange

inflammation of the epithelial membranes enclosing the lungs

a type of food poisoning that may result in paralysis of the respiratory muscles

chronic disorder that results from permanent damage to the alveoli as a consequence of smoking or exposure to pollutants

a deadly type of cancer associated with asbestos exposure

condition that causes an accumulation of fluid in the spaces between the pulmonary capillaries and alveoli due to inadequate pumping of blood by the heart

collapse of one or more lobes of the lungs, usually due to a penetrating chest wound

Responses:

mesothelioma

congestive heart failure

pneumonia

pneumothorax

pleurisy

botulism

emphysema

Correct Answer:

Premises:

Responses:

inflammation of the lungs due to viral or bacterial infection; secretion of excess fluid in the lungs prevents proper gas exchange

inflammation of the epithelial membranes enclosing the lungs

a type of food poisoning that may result in paralysis of the respiratory muscles

chronic disorder that results from permanent damage to the alveoli as a consequence of smoking or exposure to pollutants

a deadly type of cancer associated with asbestos exposure

condition that causes an accumulation of fluid in the spaces between the pulmonary capillaries and alveoli due to inadequate pumping of blood by the heart

collapse of one or more lobes of the lungs, usually due to a penetrating chest wound