Cystic Fibrosis
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3 Aug 2025
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Question:
A 22-year-old woman with a history of cystic fibrosis experiences a chronic cough and reports increased difficulty breathing. Imaging indicates hyperexpansion of the lung and marked bronchiectasis less prominent in the lung bases. Which anatomical features in her respiratory system make the lungs' bases less susceptible to her disease progression?
Options:
A)Less bronchial lumen diameter in the lung bases
B)Presence of more alveoli in the lung bases
C)Increased vascular supply to the lung bases
D)Increased lymphatic drainage in the lung bases
E)Presence of fewer seromucous glands in the lung bases
Review
Question:
A 22-year-old woman with a history of cystic fibrosis experiences a chronic cough and reports increased difficulty breathing. Imaging indicates hyperexpansion of the lung and marked bronchiectasis less prominent in the lung bases. Which anatomical features in her respiratory system make the lungs' bases less susceptible to her disease progression?
Options:
A)Less bronchial lumen diameter in the lung bases
B)Presence of more alveoli in the lung bases
C)Increased vascular supply to the lung bases
D)Increased lymphatic drainage in the lung bases
E)Presence of fewer seromucous glands in the lung bases