Circulatory and Respiratory Systems
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What is Kawasaki disease?
A form of vasculitis that causes inflammation of the blood vessel walls throughout the body
A disease caused after motor cycle crashes
A type of digestive disorder
It is not a disease or a disorder
Explanation
Kawaski disease is a rare childhood disease that is a form of vasculitis. The walls of blood vessels throughout the body become inflamed with no known cause. It cannot be prevented, but most children recover after a few weeks.
What is Raynaud's disease?
A disorder that affects the arteries
A disorder that affects gait
A disorder that affects sleep patterns
A disorder that affects hair growth
Explanation
Raynaud's disease is a rare disorder that cause the arteries of the body to have episodes of vasospasms. These vasospasms affect blood flow to the finger and toes most often. The disorder is often managed by minor lifestyle changes.
What lymphatic disorder is defined as an excessive pooling or accumulation of fluid in the body?
Lymphedema
Lymphangitis
Lymphoma
Castleman's disease
Lymphocytosis
Explanation
Lymphedema (commonly just "edema") is an excessive buildup of fluid in the body's tissues caused by a failure of the lymphatic system to properly balance fluids. The causes vary widely—from poor diet to malignant cancers—and it is usually seen as part of a wider constellation of symptoms. Lymphedema is also a common complication of surgery.
What is Kawasaki disease?
A form of vasculitis that causes inflammation of the blood vessel walls throughout the body
A disease caused after motor cycle crashes
A type of digestive disorder
It is not a disease or a disorder
Explanation
Kawaski disease is a rare childhood disease that is a form of vasculitis. The walls of blood vessels throughout the body become inflamed with no known cause. It cannot be prevented, but most children recover after a few weeks.
Which of the following symptoms is not normally associated with Buerger's disease?
Arrhythmia
Pain in the extremities
Discoloration
Gangrene
Inflammation
Explanation
Buerger's disease commonly affects small arteries, veins, and nerves, narrowing the channels through which blood flows and causing ischemia (lack of blood supply) to the extremities. Long associated with tobacco exposure, the disease can cause gangrene and lead to amputation of the fingers, toes, hands and feet its most severe form.
What is Raynaud's disease?
A disorder that affects the arteries
A disorder that affects gait
A disorder that affects sleep patterns
A disorder that affects hair growth
Explanation
Raynaud's disease is a rare disorder that cause the arteries of the body to have episodes of vasospasms. These vasospasms affect blood flow to the finger and toes most often. The disorder is often managed by minor lifestyle changes.
What is an aneurysm?
A balloon-like bulge in an artery
Complete rupture of a blood vessel
A clotting disorder
Another term for a heart attack
Explanation
An aneurysm is a balloon-like bulge in an artery. Often, these occur in the aorta or arteries in the brain. An aneurysm does not necessarily mean the artery has ruptured. Treatments for aneurysms focus on reducing the chances of the vessel rupturing, such as medications to lower blood pressure or surgery to repair the vessel's wall.
What is an aneurysm?
A balloon-like bulge in an artery
Complete rupture of a blood vessel
A clotting disorder
Another term for a heart attack
Explanation
An aneurysm is a balloon-like bulge in an artery. Often, these occur in the aorta or arteries in the brain. An aneurysm does not necessarily mean the artery has ruptured. Treatments for aneurysms focus on reducing the chances of the vessel rupturing, such as medications to lower blood pressure or surgery to repair the vessel's wall.
What is atherosclerosis?
A disease in which plaque builds up in arteries and they harden
A heart attack
A disease that only effects only the heart
A type of anemia
Explanation
Atherosclerosis is a disease in which plague begins to form in the arteries, which limits the ability of blood to flow through the area. Also the plaque makes the arterial walls less elastic, which increases blood pressure. Plague can build up in any area of the body, although the pulmonary circuit is much less prone to developing atherosclerotic signs. Atherosclerosis can lead to an increased risk of several health problems, including heart attacks and chronic kidney disease.
What lymphatic disorder is defined as an excessive pooling or accumulation of fluid in the body?
Lymphedema
Lymphangitis
Lymphoma
Castleman's disease
Lymphocytosis
Explanation
Lymphedema (commonly just "edema") is an excessive buildup of fluid in the body's tissues caused by a failure of the lymphatic system to properly balance fluids. The causes vary widely—from poor diet to malignant cancers—and it is usually seen as part of a wider constellation of symptoms. Lymphedema is also a common complication of surgery.