Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Spasm and narrowing of bronchi leading to airway obstruction
A)asbestosis
B)asthma
C)atelectasis
D)bronchogenic carcinoma
E)chronic bronchitis
F)cystic fibrosis
G)emphysema
H)pertussis

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Spasm and narrowing of bronchi leading to airway obstruction
A)asbestosis
B)asthma
C)atelectasis
D)bronchogenic carcinoma
E)chronic bronchitis
F)cystic fibrosis
G)emphysema
H)pertussis

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Spasm and narrowing of bronchi leading to airway obstruction is a characteristic of asthma.

Other options: 
A) Asbestosis - lung disease caused by breathing in asbestos fibers 
C) Atelectasis - collapse of lung tissue 
D) Bronchogenic carcinoma - lung cancer 
E) Chronic bronchitis - inflammation and narrowing of the airways in the lungs 
F) Cystic fibrosis - genetic disease that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs 
G) Emphysema - long-term lung disease that causes shortness of breath and damages the air sacs in the lungs 
H) Pertussis - bacterial infection that can cause violent coughing fits

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings