Test 3: Complete Chapter – Disorders and Smoking

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30 questions · 25 min · 30 marks

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  1. Question 1

    Bronchitis means inflammation (swelling) in;

    • AAlveoli
    • BBronchi or bronchioles
    • CPleura
    • DLarynx
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    Answer: B

    Bronchitis is inflammation in bronchi or bronchioles.

  2. Question 2

    Acute bronchitis lasts for;

    • A1-2 weeks
    • B3 months to 2 years
    • C5 years
    • D10 years
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    Answer: A

    Acute bronchitis is short term (1-2 weeks).

  3. Question 3

    Chronic bronchitis lasts for;

    • A1-2 weeks
    • B3 months to 2 years
    • C1 day
    • DWhole life only
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    Answer: B

    Chronic bronchitis is long-term (3 months to 2 years).

  4. Question 4

    In chronic bronchitis the mucus-producing cells in the walls of bronchi;

    • ADecrease in number
    • BIncrease in number
    • CDisappear
    • DBecome cilia
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    Answer: B

    Thick mucus is formed which obstructs breathing.

  5. Question 5

    Bronchitis is caused by;

    • AInfections by viruses or bacteria and chemical irritants
    • BOnly genetic factors
    • CLack of fibre
    • DExcess of oxygen
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    Answer: A

    Tobacco smoke is an example of a chemical irritant.

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