Matching
Match each of the following disorders associated with the respiratory system with its description.
Premises:
inflammation of the lungs due to viral or bacterial infection; secretion of excess fluid in the lungs prevents proper gas exchange
inflammation of the epithelial membranes enclosing the lungs
a type of food poisoning that may result in paralysis of the respiratory muscles
chronic disorder that results from permanent damage to the alveoli as a consequence of smoking or exposure to pollutants
a deadly type of cancer associated with asbestos exposure
condition that causes an accumulation of fluid in the spaces between the pulmonary capillaries and alveoli due to inadequate pumping of blood by the heart
collapse of one or more lobes of the lungs, usually due to a penetrating chest wound
Responses:
mesothelioma
congestive heart failure
pneumonia
pneumothorax
pleurisy
botulism
emphysema
Correct Answer:
Premises:
Responses:
inflammation of the lungs due to viral or bacterial infection; secretion of excess fluid in the lungs prevents proper gas exchange
inflammation of the epithelial membranes enclosing the lungs
a type of food poisoning that may result in paralysis of the respiratory muscles
chronic disorder that results from permanent damage to the alveoli as a consequence of smoking or exposure to pollutants
a deadly type of cancer associated with asbestos exposure
condition that causes an accumulation of fluid in the spaces between the pulmonary capillaries and alveoli due to inadequate pumping of blood by the heart
collapse of one or more lobes of the lungs, usually due to a penetrating chest wound
Premises:
inflammation of the lungs due to viral or bacterial infection; secretion of excess fluid in the lungs prevents proper gas exchange
inflammation of the epithelial membranes enclosing the lungs
a type of food poisoning that may result in paralysis of the respiratory muscles
chronic disorder that results from permanent damage to the alveoli as a consequence of smoking or exposure to pollutants
a deadly type of cancer associated with asbestos exposure
condition that causes an accumulation of fluid in the spaces between the pulmonary capillaries and alveoli due to inadequate pumping of blood by the heart
collapse of one or more lobes of the lungs, usually due to a penetrating chest wound
Responses:
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