Match the following respiratory pathologic conditions with the correct descriptions/definitions.

-Inflammation of pleura
A)lung cancer
B)mesothelioma
C)pleural effusion
D)pleurisy
E)pneumoconiosis
F)pneumonia
G)pulmonary abscess
H)pulmonary edema
I)pulmonary embolism
J)pulmonary fibrosis
K)sarcoidosis
L)tuberculosis

Question

Match the following respiratory pathologic conditions with the correct descriptions/definitions.

-Inflammation of pleura
A)lung cancer
B)mesothelioma
C)pleural effusion
D)pleurisy
E)pneumoconiosis
F)pneumonia
G)pulmonary abscess
H)pulmonary edema
I)pulmonary embolism
J)pulmonary fibrosis
K)sarcoidosis
L)tuberculosis

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Pleurisy is the inflammation of the pleura, which is the membrane that lines the lungs and chest cavity.

Answer: B
 Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects the pleura, usually caused by exposure to asbestos.

Answer: C
 Pleural effusion is the buildup of fluid in the pleural cavity, usually resulting from an underlying medical condition.

Answer: F
 Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs, usually caused by bacteria or a virus.

Answer: G
 Pulmonary abscess is a localized area of lung tissue that has become filled with pus.

Answer: H
 Pulmonary edema is the buildup of fluid in the lungs, usually caused by heart failure.

Answer: I
 Pulmonary embolism is a blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries in the lungs, usually caused by a blood clot.

Answer: J
 Pulmonary fibrosis is a condition in which the lung tissue becomes thickened and scarred, making it difficult to breathe.

Answer: K
 Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that can affect multiple organs, including the lungs.

Answer: L
 Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs, causing coughing, fever, and weight loss.

Note: A and E do not have a specific description related to the respiratory system; lung cancer can present in different ways, and pneumoconiosis refers to a group of lung diseases caused by inhalation of dust or other particles.

Match the Following Respiratory Pathologic Conditions with the Correct Descriptions/definitions