Asthma pathology — Flashcards

Asthma pathology — Flashcards

Asthma pathology — Flashcards
#1

Asthma pathogenesis: TH2 cells secrete IL-_____ which stimulates TH2 cells and inhibits TH1 cells

#2

Pulmonary _____ is characterized by a poorly-developed bronchial tree with abnormal histology

#3

Bronchiectasis is associated with bronchial _____, such as a tumor or foreign body

#4

Asthma is associated with bronchial smooth muscle _____

#5

A Ghon complex is composed of a _____ and _____.

#6

_____ is characterized by macrophages laden with carbon, causing inflammation and fibrosis

#7

One complication associated with lung cancer is _____ due to compression of the recurrent laryngeal nerve

#8

In conditions that cause destruction of the _____, hemosiderin laden macrophages may be seen in the alveoli

#9

Which two pneumoconioses increase the risk for cor pulmonale? _____

#10

Which pneomoconioses may produce centriacinar emphysema predominently in the upper lobes of the lung? _____

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