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

-Rare malignant tumor arising in the 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.

-Rare malignant tumor arising in the 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

Mesothelioma is a rare malignant tumor arising in the pleura, often associated with exposure to asbestos.

Answer: A
 Lung cancer is a malignant tumor arising in the lung tissue.

Answer: C
 Pleural effusion is the accumulation of fluid in the pleural space (the space between the lungs and the chest wall).

Answer: D
 Pleurisy is inflammation of the pleura, the lining of the lungs.

Answer: E
 Pneumoconiosis is a group of lung diseases caused by inhaling dust particles, typically in the workplace.

Answer: F
 Pneumonia is an infection of the lung tissue, typically caused by bacterial or viral infections.

Answer: G
 Pulmonary abscess is a pus-filled cavity in the lung tissue, typically caused by bacterial infections.

Answer: H
 Pulmonary edema is the accumulation of fluid in the lungs, often due to heart failure or other heart or lung conditions.

Answer: I
 Pulmonary embolism is a blockage of a blood vessel in the lungs, usually caused by a blood clot that has traveled to the lungs from another part of the body.

Answer: J
 Pulmonary fibrosis is the formation of scar tissue in the lungs, leading to difficulty breathing and reduced lung function.

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

Answer: L
 Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which primarily affects the lungs.

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