Pathophysiology NSG 5003 Week 5 2026 –
Complete Study Guide & Review
Which pulmonary defense mechanism propels a mucous blanket that entraps particles moving toward
the oropharynx - correct answers -Cilia
Stretch receptors and peripheral chemoreceptors send afferent impulse regarding ventilation to which
location in the brain - correct answers -dorsal respiratory group (DRG) in the medulla oblongata
What are the abnormalities in cytokines found in children with cystic fibrosis (CF) - correct answers -
Deficit of IL-10 and an excess of IL-1, IL-8 and TNF-a
Which immunoglobulin (Ig) is present in childhood asthma - correct answers -IgE
Clinical manifestations of decreased exercise tolerance, wheezing, shortness of breath, and productive
cough are indicative of which respiratory disorder - correct answers -Chronic bronchitis
Clinical manifestations that include unexplained weight loss, dyspnea on exertion, use of accessory
muscles, and tachypnea with prolonged expiration are indicative of which respiratory disorder - correct
answers -Emphysema
What is the initial step in the management of emphysema - correct answers -Cessation of smoking
In tuberculosis, the body walls off the bacilli in a tubercle by stimulating which action - correct answers -
Apoptotic infected macrophages that activate cytotoxic T cells
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Complete Study Guide & Review
Which pulmonary defense mechanism propels a mucous blanket that entraps particles moving toward
the oropharynx - correct answers -Cilia
Stretch receptors and peripheral chemoreceptors send afferent impulse regarding ventilation to which
location in the brain - correct answers -dorsal respiratory group (DRG) in the medulla oblongata
What are the abnormalities in cytokines found in children with cystic fibrosis (CF) - correct answers -
Deficit of IL-10 and an excess of IL-1, IL-8 and TNF-a
Which immunoglobulin (Ig) is present in childhood asthma - correct answers -IgE
Clinical manifestations of decreased exercise tolerance, wheezing, shortness of breath, and productive
cough are indicative of which respiratory disorder - correct answers -Chronic bronchitis
Clinical manifestations that include unexplained weight loss, dyspnea on exertion, use of accessory
muscles, and tachypnea with prolonged expiration are indicative of which respiratory disorder - correct
answers -Emphysema
What is the initial step in the management of emphysema - correct answers -Cessation of smoking
In tuberculosis, the body walls off the bacilli in a tubercle by stimulating which action - correct answers -
Apoptotic infected macrophages that activate cytotoxic T cells
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