Match the following respiratory disorders with their explanations.

-Inherited disorder of exocrine glands resulting in thick mucus secretions in the respiratory tract that do not drain normally
A)asthma
B)atelectasis
C)bronchiectasis
D)chronic bronchitis
E)croup
F)cystic fibrosis
G)diphtheria
H)emphysema
I)epistaxis
J)pertussis

Question

Match the following respiratory disorders with their explanations.

-Inherited disorder of exocrine glands resulting in thick mucus secretions in the respiratory tract that do not drain normally
A)asthma
B)atelectasis
C)bronchiectasis
D)chronic bronchitis
E)croup
F)cystic fibrosis
G)diphtheria
H)emphysema
I)epistaxis
J)pertussis

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Inherited disorder of exocrine glands resulting in thick mucus secretions in the respiratory tract that do not drain normally.

Answer: C 
 Permanent dilation of bronchi due to destruction of elastic and muscular components of the airway wall.

Answer: D 
 Inflammation of the bronchi leading to excessive mucus production and cough.

Answer: J 
 Highly infectious bacterial respiratory disease causing uncontrollable coughing fits.

Answer: A 
 Chronic inflammatory disease of the airways leading to bronchoconstriction and difficulty breathing.

Answer: H 
 Destruction of alveolar walls leading to enlargement of air spaces and difficulty exhaling.

Answer: E 
 Inflammation and narrowing of the upper airway, usually in children.

Answer: G 
 Acute bacterial infection causing inflammation and formation of a pseudomembrane in the respiratory tract.

Answer: I 
 Medical term for nosebleed.

Answer: B 
 Collapse of a lung or part of a lung due to obstruction or compression of the airways.

Match the Following Respiratory Disorders with Their Explanations