Respiratory Pathophysiology: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Question 1

Which of the following is a common symptom of asthma?

Accepted Answer

Increased mucus production

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Decreased surfactant production

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Emphysema

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Pulmonary fibrosis

Question 2

Which pathophysiological mechanisms are primarily responsible for the development of asthma?

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Increased mucus production and airway smooth muscle constriction

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Bronchial hyperresponsiveness and eosinophilic inflammation

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Decreased surfactant production and impaired mucociliary clearance

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Altered immune responses and impaired gas exchange

Question 3

What is the defining pathophysiological alteration characteristic of asthma?

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Increased airway resistance due to bronchoconstriction and inflammation

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Decreased lung compliance due to pulmonary fibrosis

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Alveolar thickening due to interstitial lung diseases

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Emphysema due to destruction of lung tissue

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of asthma?

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Slow heart rate

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Wheezing

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Shortness of breath

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Cough

Question 5

Which symptom is less frequently associated with asthma?

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Hoarseness

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Wheezing

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Shortness of breath

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Chest tightness

Question 6

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of asthma?

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Airflow limitation

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Neutrophilic inflammation

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Absence of bronchial hyperresponsiveness

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Absence of eosinophilic inflammation

Question 7

What is the primary symptom experienced by individuals with asthma?

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Shortness of breath

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Chest pain

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Fever

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Cough

Question 8

What is the primary cause of emphysema, a severe lung disease that damages lung tissue?

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Smoking

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Air pollution

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Genetics

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Intense physical activity

Question 9

What is a defining characteristic of restrictive lung diseases?

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Decreased lung compliance

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Increased lung volume

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Increased airway resistance

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Normal gas exchange

Question 10

Which of the following is a characteristic of emphysema?

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Destruction of alveolar walls

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Hyperinflation of the lungs

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Barrel-shaped chest

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Increased lung compliance

Question 11

What is the main cause of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)?

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Sepsis

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Viral pneumonia

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Pulmonary embolism

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Smoke inhalation

Question 12

Which characteristic is unique to asthma and not shared by other respiratory conditions?

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Bronchial hyperresponsiveness

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Airway inflammation

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Wheezing

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Increased mucus production

Question 13

Which pathophysiological mechanism is most common in respiratory diseases like asthma, COPD, and pneumonia?

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Increased airway resistance

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Decreased lung compliance

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Altered surfactant production

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Reduced ciliary clearance

Question 14

What is a defining characteristic of asthma?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation in the airways, leading to increased mucus and narrowing of the airways.

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Destruction of lung tissue, causing emphysema and shortness of breath.

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Stiffening of the lungs due to pulmonary fibrosis, making breathing difficult.

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Fluid buildup in the space between the lungs and chest wall, resulting in chest pain and shortness of breath.

Question 15

In asthma, which defining feature is characterized by a temporary narrowing of the airways?

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Reversible bronchospasm causing increased airway resistance

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Irreversible destruction of lung tissue

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Progressive thickening of alveolar walls

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Fluid accumulation in the pleural space

Question 16

How do oxygen and carbon dioxide move between the lungs and the bloodstream?

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Diffusion across the alveolar membrane

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Facilitated transport through the alveolar epithelium

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Bulk flow through the conducting airways

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Osmosis across the pleural membranes

Question 17

How does oxygen move from the lungs into the bloodstream?

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Diffusion

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Active transport

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Bulk flow

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Facilitated diffusion

Question 18

Which of the following is a characteristic of emphysema?

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Destruction of lung parenchyma

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Increased airway resistance

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Hypersecretion of mucus

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Wheezing

Question 19

Which type of lung cancer is the most common worldwide?

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Non-small cell lung cancer

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Small cell lung cancer

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Mesothelioma

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Bronchial carcinoid tumor

Question 20

Which symptom of cystic fibrosis is a direct result of the abnormal production and accumulation of thick, sticky mucus in the respiratory tract?

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Chronic coughing and difficulty clearing mucus

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Constricted airways and wheezing

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Progressive airflow limitation and shortness of breath

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Persistent fever and respiratory infections

Question 21

What is the defining pathophysiological characteristic of emphysema?

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Hyperinflation of the lungs due to loss of elastic recoil

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Increased airway resistance due to bronchospasm

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Excessive mucus production leading to airflow obstruction

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Inflammation and thickening of the airway walls

Question 22

What is a primary risk factor for developing asthma?

Accepted Answer

Exposure to allergens

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Smoking

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Obesity

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Chronic sinusitis

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can impair gas exchange in respiratory failure?

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Increased surfactant production

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Hypoventilation

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Ventilation-perfusion mismatch

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Pulmonary edema

Question 24

Which of the following is a relatively minor risk factor for developing asthma?

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Regular exercise

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Exposure to secondhand smoke

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Childhood respiratory infections

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Family history of allergic rhinitis

Question 25

What is a defining characteristic of emphysema?

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Enlarged air spaces in the lungs

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Increased lung tissue elasticity

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Narrowed airway passages

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Increased mucus production in the lungs

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing asthma?

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Regular exercise

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Family history of asthma

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Exposure to environmental pollutants

Question 27

Which characteristic is a defining feature of emphysema?

Accepted Answer

Irreversible destruction of lung tissue

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Reversible airway narrowing

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Excessive mucus production

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Hypertrophy of bronchial muscles

Question 28

A patient visits the clinic with a persistent cough, fever, and difficulty breathing. Which respiratory condition is most likely responsible for these symptoms?

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Pneumonia

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Asthma

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COPD

Question 29

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

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Exchanging gases

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Regulating blood pressure

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Aiding digestion

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Producing hormones

Question 30

Which structural alteration is a direct result of emphysema?

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Enlarged air spaces due to alveolar wall destruction

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Thickened visceral pleura

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Increased blood vessels in the lung tissue

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Enhanced surfactant production in the alveoli

Question 31

In chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which pathological change is a defining characteristic?

Accepted Answer

Narrowing and inflammation of small airways

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Increased mucus in airways

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Scarring of lung tissue

Question 32

In COPD, which chest X-ray finding is typical due to air trapping and inflammation?

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Hyperinflation and increased lung markings

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Consolidation and pleural effusion

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Nodular opacities and interstitial fibrosis

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Normal findings

Question 33

How do gases primarily exchange in the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Diffusion across the alveolar-capillary membrane

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Bulk flow of gases through the airways

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Active transport of gases across the alveolar-capillary membrane

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Facilitated diffusion of gases across the alveolar-capillary membrane

Question 34

Which clinical manifestation is most commonly associated with cystic fibrosis?

Accepted Answer

Increased sputum production

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Wheezing

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Hemoptysis

Question 35

What is the main mechanism by which asthma causes airway obstruction?

Accepted Answer

Airway inflammation and bronchospasm

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Increased mucus production

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Altered surfactant production

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Reduced mucociliary clearance

Question 36

In asthma, which mechanism is primarily responsible for the disease's pathophysiology?

Accepted Answer

Airway inflammation, bronchoconstriction, and airway remodeling

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Alveolar collapse due to reduced surfactant production

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Increased mucus production leading to airway obstruction

Question 37

In neonates with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), what primary pathophysiological mechanism impairs lung function?

Accepted Answer

Reduced surfactant production

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Elevated airway resistance

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Impaired gas exchange

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Altered mucociliary clearance

Question 38

Which respiratory condition is characterized by obstructive mucous plugs in the small airways, resulting in a cough that produces purulent sputum?

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Cystic Fibrosis

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Asthma

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Pneumonia

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Lung Cancer

Question 39

Define respiratory pathophysiology.

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Study of abnormal respiratory structure and function

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Investigation of respiratory ailment causes

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Examination of respiratory disease symptoms

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Analysis of respiratory condition treatments

Question 40

In cystic fibrosis, thick mucus accumulates in the airways, obstructing airflow. Which mechanism primarily causes this airflow obstruction?

Accepted Answer

Impaired mucociliary clearance

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Increased airway inflammation

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Bronchoconstriction due to mucus production

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Altered surfactant production in the lungs

Question 41

In lung cancer, which histological finding is characteristic?

Accepted Answer

Neoplastic cells arranged in acinar or papillary patterns

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Emphysematous changes in the lung tissue

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Extensive fibrosis and scarring of the lung tissue

Question 42

Which of the following is a typical clinical manifestation of asthma?

Accepted Answer

Wheezing and shortness of breath

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Bluish skin and enlarged fingertips

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Coughing up blood and chest pain

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Fever and feeling unwell

Question 43

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of emphysema, a chronic respiratory disease characterized by the destruction of lung tissue?

Accepted Answer

Enlarged air spaces

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Increased airway resistance

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Thickening of the airway walls

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Increased mucus production

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a mechanism contributing to hypoxemia in respiratory diseases?

Accepted Answer

Increased tissue oxygen demand

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Ventilation-perfusion mismatch

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Diffusion impairment

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Right-to-left shunting

Question 45

What is the primary cause of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in newborns?

Accepted Answer

Deficient surfactant production

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Elevated airway resistance

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Pulmonary edema

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Neuromuscular weakness

Question 46

Which condition is known for its reversible airway narrowing and muscle spasms in the airways?

Accepted Answer

Asthma

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Chronic bronchitis

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Emphysema

Question 47

What is the primary focus of respiratory pathophysiology and why is it important for understanding respiratory diseases?

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Respiratory pathophysiology studies the causes, mechanisms, and consequences of respiratory diseases.

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Respiratory pathophysiology focuses on the normal structure and function of the respiratory system.

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Respiratory pathophysiology is limited to the study of infectious diseases of the respiratory system.

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Respiratory pathophysiology is a subfield of physiology that deals with the regulation of breathing.

Question 48

What is the main purpose of the respiratory system?

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To remove carbon dioxide from the blood

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To filter out airborne particles

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To produce hormones

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To regulate body temperature

Question 49

How does surfactant prevent respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)?

Accepted Answer

Reduces surface tension in alveoli, preventing collapse during expiration

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Increases mucus production in airways, trapping bacteria

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Facilitates fluid clearance from lungs, preventing pulmonary edema

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Surfactant has no role in preventing RDS

Question 50

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing asthma?

Accepted Answer

Regular exercise

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Family history of asthma

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Exposure to allergens

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Obesity

Question 51

Which pathophysiological mechanism is crucial in the development of tuberculosis?

Accepted Answer

Granuloma formation

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Bronchial constriction

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Increased mucus production

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Emphysema

Question 52

What are the ethical considerations in using mechanical ventilation for patients with end-stage respiratory diseases?

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Ethical implications include potential suffering, impact on quality of life, and resource allocation.

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Mechanical ventilation is always ethically justified because it prolongs life.

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The patient's family should make the decision about mechanical ventilation.

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Mechanical ventilation is ethically justified in all cases of end-stage respiratory diseases.

Question 53

Which of the following best describes the genetic basis of cystic fibrosis?

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Monogenic autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in the CFTR gene

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Polygenic disorder caused by mutations in multiple genes

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Non-genetic disorder caused by environmental factors

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Caused by a mutation in the BRCA1 gene

Question 54

In emphysema, which structural change is a key characteristic?

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C. Destroyed alveolar walls

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A. Enlarged airway muscles

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B. Thickened pleural lining

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D. Increased lung blood vessels

Question 55

Which modifiable risk factor significantly increases the chances of developing COPD?

Accepted Answer

Smoking

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Age

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Genetic Predisposition

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Exposure to Air Pollution

Question 56

Which immune cells release inflammatory mediators that cause airway inflammation and constriction in asthma?

Accepted Answer

Mast cells and eosinophils

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Neutrophils and macrophages

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The immune system does not play a role in asthma

Question 57

In patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which of the following is NOT a primary mechanism contributing to respiratory failure?

Accepted Answer

Pulmonary edema

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Airway obstruction

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Gas trapping

Question 58

What is a primary factor contributing to the development of respiratory diseases?

Accepted Answer

Tobacco use

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Regular exercise

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Healthy diet

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Chronic stress

Question 59

Which factor is most strongly linked to the development of asthma?

Accepted Answer

Genetic predisposition

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Exposure to secondhand smoke

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Air pollution

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Obesity

Question 60

How do environmental pollutants contribute to the development and worsening of respiratory diseases like asthma and COPD?

Accepted Answer

Air pollution directly inflames airway tissues, leading to increased mucus production and bronchospasm.

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Environmental pollutants mainly affect the immune system, increasing the risk of allergic reactions that trigger asthma.

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Pollutants have no direct impact on the development or exacerbation of respiratory diseases.

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Environmental pollutants mainly contribute to respiratory infections by weakening the immune system.

Question 61

How does the microbiome contribute to respiratory health, and what are the potential consequences of its disruption?

Accepted Answer

Disruption of the microbiome can contribute to respiratory diseases by weakening immune responses and promoting inflammation.

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The microbiome has no significant role in maintaining respiratory health.

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The microbiome's impact on respiratory health is only relevant for individuals with weakened immune systems.

Question 62

In pneumonia, an infection of the lung tissue, what is the primary pathophysiological mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation and fluid buildup in the alveoli

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Alveolar collapse due to surfactant deficiency

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Excessive mucus production and airway blockage

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Severe lung tissue damage and cavity formation

Question 63

Which characteristic feature is NOT associated with asthma?

Accepted Answer

Progressive, irreversible airflow obstruction

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Airway inflammation

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Episodic, reversible airflow obstruction

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Hyperresponsive airways

Question 64

What airway change is unique to asthma, unlike COPD or pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Constriction of the airways (bronchospasm)

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Inflammation of the airways

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Excessive mucus production

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Damage to the air sacs (alveolar damage)