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

-Malignant tumor arising from the lungs and bronchi; non-small cell and small cell are types
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.

-Malignant tumor arising from the lungs and bronchi; non-small cell and small cell are types
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

Lung cancer is a malignant tumor arising from the lungs and bronchi.

Answer: B 
 Mesothelioma is a type of cancer affecting the lining of the lungs, often caused by exposure to asbestos.

Answer: C 
 A pleural effusion is a buildup of fluid between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and chest cavity.

Answer: D 
 Pleurisy is inflammation of the lining of the lungs and chest cavity, often associated with pain when breathing.

Answer: E 
 Pneumoconiosis is a lung disease caused by inhaling dust particles, often seen in miners, construction workers, and those working with asbestos.

Answer: F 
 Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs, often caused by bacteria or viruses.

Answer: G 
 A pulmonary abscess is a pocket of pus in the lung, often caused by infection.

Answer: H 
 Pulmonary edema is swelling and fluid buildup in the lungs, often caused by heart failure.

Answer: I 
 Pulmonary embolism is a blockage in the pulmonary artery, often caused by a blood clot traveling to the lungs from another part of the body.

Answer: J 
 Pulmonary fibrosis is a condition where scar tissue forms in the lungs, making it difficult to breathe.

Answer: K 
 Sarcoidosis is a disease where tiny clusters of inflammatory cells form in different parts of the body, including the lungs.

Answer: L 
 Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that often affects the lungs, causing coughing, fever, and weight loss.

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