Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Inherited disease of exocrine glands leading to airway obstruction
A)asbestosis
B)asthma
C)atelectasis
D)bronchogenic carcinoma
E)chronic bronchitis
F)cystic fibrosis
G)emphysema
H)pertussis

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Inherited disease of exocrine glands leading to airway obstruction
A)asbestosis
B)asthma
C)atelectasis
D)bronchogenic carcinoma
E)chronic bronchitis
F)cystic fibrosis
G)emphysema
H)pertussis

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease of the exocrine glands, most commonly affecting the lungs and leading to airway obstruction.

Answer: E 
 Chronic bronchitis is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) characterized by chronic inflammation of the bronchial tubes, leading to airway obstruction.

Answer: G 
 Emphysema is a type of COPD in which the air sacs in the lungs are damaged, leading to a loss of elasticity and the collapse of the airways, causing airway obstruction.

Answer: H 
 Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a respiratory disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis, which can lead to airway obstruction and difficulty breathing.

The other options, including asbestos, asthma, atelectasis, and bronchogenic carcinoma, do not fit the description of an inherited disease of the exocrine glands leading to airway obstruction.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings