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Disorders of the Respiratory System PAGES 452-458
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Asthma Long-term inflammation of the _____________________________ Causes: All lead to dramatic _____________ of airways
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Asthma Leads to:
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Asthma Certain triggers can lead to a sudden worsening of symptoms, called an attack
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COPD Stands for: Combination of __________ and _____________ Majority of cases caused by __________ Also, long term exposure to __________________ Can have genetic causes Bronchitis:
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COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Emphysema:
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COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Emphysema: damage to the alveoli Reduction in: Body does not: _____________________ builds up in blood stream Body increases _________________________ to try to cope
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Infections The respiratory system is in constant contact with the outside environment so it is always coming into contact with infectious agents Our safety mechanisms, the mucus and cilia, do a pretty good job but….
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Influenza Caused by the _____ virus Highly contagious and spread by ____________________ the virus through the air Highly ______________ with new variants appearing constantly
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Tuberculosis Caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis
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Tuberculosis Caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis Leads to: The infection can become inactive or _____________ Treated with a six month course of antibiotics
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Pneumonia Can be caused by a variety of infectious agents Symptoms include: Lungs become:
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Genetic Disorder Cystic fibrosis Caused by a mutant allele that leads to the production of ____________________ that clogs the airways People with the disorder have a hard time _______________________ Provides a perfect environment for:
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Smoking Two major effects of smoking Carbon monoxide: binds to hemoglobin 200x stronger than oxygen Causing: Tar: builds up in and damages the _____________ Irritates the airways leading to the: Inactivates/kills the ____________
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