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

-Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural space
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.

-Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural space
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

Pleural effusion is defined as the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural space.

Answer: H 
 Pulmonary edema is the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the lung tissue and alveoli.

Answer: I 
 Pulmonary embolism is the blockage of a pulmonary artery by a blood clot or other foreign substance.

Answer: J 
 Pulmonary fibrosis is a condition in which the lung tissue becomes thickened and scarred, leading to difficulty breathing.

Answer: L 
 Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which primarily affects the lungs but can also spread to other parts of the body.

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