Emphysema: Introduction
Über den Vortrag
Der Vortrag „Emphysema: Introduction“ von Carlo Raj, MD ist Bestandteil des Kurses „Pulmonology: Foundations“.
Quiz zum Vortrag
Which of the following provides the correct definition of emphysema?
- Permanent enlargement of the airspace distal to the terminal bronchioles
- Temporary enlargement of the airspace distal to the terminal bronchioles
- Permanent enlargement of the airspace proximal to the terminal bronchioles
- Permanent enlargement of the airspace distal to the bronchi
- Temporary enlargement of the airspace proximal to the terminal bronchioles
What is the reason for the decrease in the diffusion capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide?
- The decreased surface area due to alveolar septal destruction leads to a decrease in the diffusion of carbon monoxide.
- There is decreased compliance leading to a lesser diffusion of carbon monoxide.
- There is increased obstruction leading to a lesser diffusion of carbon monoxide.
- There is decreased air entry leading to a lesser diffusion of carbon monoxide.
- There is decreased fibrosis leading to decreased diffusion of carbon monoxide.
Which of the following is true about emphysema?
- Emphysema is characterized by abnormal and permanent enlargement of the airspace distal to the terminal bronchiole.
- The primary feature of emphysema is fibrosis.
- Airspace walls are usually not affected in emphysema.
- Emphysema is characterized by a reversible enlargement of the airspace.
- DLCO is unchanged in emphysema.
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Dozent des Vortrages Emphysema: Introduction
Carlo Raj, MD
Dr. Carlo Raj is a Physician and Lecturer at Becker’s Healthcare, in Illinois, USA, and the CEO and founder of Indus Intellect Virtual MedEd, a medical education consulting company.
He obtained his MD from Medical University of the Americas (MUA) and is an international lecturer and public speaker.
Within Lecturio, Dr. Raj teaches courses on Pathology.
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