Pathology Test 2 Word Scramble

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Question	Answer
External respiration takes place within the _________.	Alveoli
The lower respiratory system consists of ___________.	Trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles
The thin-walled sac where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged with the blood in the pulmonary circulatory system is a(n) ___________.	Alveolus
The trachea is ___________.	A noncollapsible tubular structure of C-shaped cartilage
The blood supply to nourish and support lung tissue is the ___________.	Bronchial circulation
The serous membrane lining that adheres to the chest wall is the ___________.	Parietal pleura
The hereditary disease process characterized by the excretion of viscous mucus blocking the air passages is ___________.	Cystic fibrosis
The newborn who experiences underacration of the lungs resulting from a lack of surfactant has ___________.	Hyaline membrane disease
Croups is a(n) ___________.	Viral infection of the subglottic region of the trachea
Swelling of the epiglottis tissue commonly caused by the flu is ___________.	Epiglottitis
An inflammatory exudates caused by pneumococcus causing the affected lung to appear solid is called ___________.	Alveolar pneumonia
Viral and fungal infections causing a thickened interstitium appearing on CT as a “honeycomb lung” is ___________.	Interstitial pneumonia
The lung disease that is a highly volatile microbe because of its ease of transmission and high fatality rate is ___________.	Anthrax
A lung abscess is a(n) ___________.	Necrotic area containing purulent material
Rod-shaped bacteria that have a waxy coat permitting existence outside the host for long periods of time causes___________.	Tuberculosis
Sharply circumscribed encapsulation of the tuberculosis bacilli is known as ___________.	Tuberculoma
Histoplasmosis and coccidioidomycosis are examples of ___________.	Pulmonary Mycoses
Chronic histoplasmosis has a radiographic appearance similar to ___________.	Tuberculosis
The disease that attacks the lower respiratory system causing necrosis of the respiratory epithelium of the bronchi and bronchioles leading to bronchiolitis is ___________.	Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
The coronavirus of unknown origin that causes upper and lower respiratory infections that begin with a nonproductive cough is ___________.	Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)
The general term used to describe obstruction of the airways leading to and ineffective exchange of respiratory gases is ___________.	Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
A crippling and debilitating condition resulting from trapped air causing a loss of elasticity in the alveoli is ___________.	Emphysema
The hallmark of pulmonary over inflation in cases of emphysema is ___________.	Flattened diaphragms
Common allergens causing a widespread narrowing of the airways is ___________.	Asthma
Squamous carcinoma typically arises from the ___________ causing narrowing of the bronchial lumen.	Major central bronchi
The most common malignant lung neoplasm arising from mucosa of the bronchial tree is ___________.	Bronchogenic carcinoma
Coccidioidomycosis is ___________.	an example of pulmonary mycosis
Silicosis is a type of ___________.	Pneumoconioses
Inflammation caused by bacillus (mycobacterium) resulting in lesion (or cavities) that may calcify and are usually found in the apices is ___________.	Tuberculosis
Pulmonary metastatic disease most commonly originates from a carcinoma in the ___________.	Breast
Stomach, thyroid, and pancreas carcinomas metastasize to the lung by ___________.	Lymphangitic spread
Thrombi that develop in the deep venous system of the lower extremity and are trapped in the lung circulation are ___________.	Pulmonary Emboli
To best demonstrate pulmonary emboli, the noninvasive modality of choice is ___________.	High-resolution CT
A condition of diminished air within the lung associated with reduced lung volume is ___________.	Atelectasis
Air in the cavity surrounding the lung is known as ___________.	Pneumothorax
The earliest sign of this disease process is blunting of the normal sharp angle between the diaphragm and the rib cage causing a ___________.	Pleural effusion
Infected fluid in the pleural cavity is a(n) ___________.	Empyema
Thymoma is a lesion in the ___________ mediastinum.	Anterior
The posterior mediastinum is the location of ___________.	Aneurysms of the descending aorta
A rare congenital abnormality in which one diaphragm is poorly developed and too weak to permit abdominal contents upward moment is ___________.	Eventration
The bone is covered on the outer surfaces by a fibrous membrane called the ___________.	Periosteum
The hollow tube like structure within the diaphysis is the ___________.	Medullary cavity
A weblike arrangement of marrow-filled spaces separated by thin bone is ___________.	Cancellous bone
The secondary ossification center in a long bone is the ___________.	Epiphyses
An ___________ cell is associated with bone resorption and bone removal.	Osteoblastic
A vertebra with characteristics of more than one major division of the spine is called ___________.	A transitional vertebra
Herniation of the meninges in the lumbar or cervical region is known as a ___________.	Meningocele
An inherited disorder of connective tissue characterized by multiple fractures is ___________.	Osteogenesis imperfecta
The most common form of dwarfism caused by enchondral bone formation is ___________.	Achondroplasia
The most common form of degenerative arthritis that has osteophyte development is ___________.	osteoarthritis
When a pyogenic organism enters the joint through the blood, direct extension, or trauma ___________ results.	Infectious arthritis
The fluid-filled sac located near joints becomes inflamed, which results in ___________.	Brusitis
To best demonstrate early changes in osteomyelitis, the modality of choice is ___________.	Nuclear medicine
Osteomyelitis is correctly characterized as ___________.	The result of bacteria, pyogenic, a postoperative complication (all of the above)
A disease process usually caused by accelerated bone resorption results in ___________.	Osteoporosis
To assess bone mineral content from a qualitative approach, the best imaging is ___________.	Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry
Blood levels with an increased uric acid leading to deposits of crystal in the joints and cartilage is ___________.	Gout
To demonstrate degenerative knee joint narrowing most accurately requires the image be ___________.	Weight-bearing standing AP and Lateral
The most common initial site of Paget’s disease is the ___________.	Pelvis
A pattern of lytic and sclerotic new bone growth with a flattening o the femoral head associated with periosteal new bone is suggestive of ___________.	Ischemic necrosis
Primary malignant tumors arising from the bone marrow of long bones in children and young adults usually causing localized pain is indicative of ___________.	Ewings sarcoma
For detecting asymptomatic bone metastases, the modality of choice is ___________.	Radionuclide bone scan
Discontinuity of two or more fragments is considered a(n) ___________.	Complete fracture
A fracture resulting from a weakness in the bone caused by a tumor or infection is known as what type of fracture?	Pathologic
Healing of fracture fragments in a faulty position is ___________.	Malunion
Suspected no accidental trauma is another name for ___________.	Battered-child syndrome
A fracture usually caused by falling on an outstretched hand resulting in posterior displacement of the distal fragment of the radius is a ___________.	Colle’s fracture

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