(BIOD 331) 5.4: Respiratory Diseases; COPD & Asthma | Questions with Correct Answers
COPD Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease characterized by chronic airflow
obstruction
Emphysema Decrease in lung elasticity, enlarged airspaces, and alveolar destruction
Chronic Bronchitis Airway obstruction in major and small airways with mucus
hypersecretion
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Hereditary protein deficiency increasing risk of COPD
Ventilation-Perfusion Mismatch Imbalance in air reaching alveoli and blood flow for gas
exchange
Total Lung Capacity (TLC) Maximum amount of air lungs can hold after full inspiration
Antitrypsin Enzyme protecting lungs from elastase damage
Barrel Chest Enlarged chest due to lung hyperinflation in emphysema
Pursed-Lip Breathing Breathing technique to improve airflow in COPD
Cor Pulmonale Right-sided heart failure due to lung disease
Spirometry Diagnostic test measuring lung function and airflow
FEV1/FVC Ratio Ratio indicating obstructive vs. restrictive lung diseases
COPD Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease characterized by chronic airflow
obstruction
Emphysema Decrease in lung elasticity, enlarged airspaces, and alveolar destruction
Chronic Bronchitis Airway obstruction in major and small airways with mucus
hypersecretion
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Hereditary protein deficiency increasing risk of COPD
Ventilation-Perfusion Mismatch Imbalance in air reaching alveoli and blood flow for gas
exchange
Total Lung Capacity (TLC) Maximum amount of air lungs can hold after full inspiration
Antitrypsin Enzyme protecting lungs from elastase damage
Barrel Chest Enlarged chest due to lung hyperinflation in emphysema
Pursed-Lip Breathing Breathing technique to improve airflow in COPD
Cor Pulmonale Right-sided heart failure due to lung disease
Spirometry Diagnostic test measuring lung function and airflow
FEV1/FVC Ratio Ratio indicating obstructive vs. restrictive lung diseases
