Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

Question

1. Silicosis is commonly called black lung disease.
2. Bronchiectasis is the abnormal enlargement or dilation of bronchi.
3. Cystic fibrosis occurs when fibrous scar tissue forms in the lungs.
4. Atelectasis is a condition in which the air sacs or alveoli in a portion of the lung collapse.
5. Pneumoconiosis is commonly called walking pneumonia.

Answer 1

1. FALSE
Silicosis is a type of pneumoconiosis that develops from the inhalation of silica
dust. Anthracosis, not silicosis, is commonly called black lung disease and develops from the
inhalation of coal dust in the lung.
2. TRUE
3. FALSE
Cystic fibrosis is a hereditary condition causing the exocrine glands to
malfunction. Pulmonary fibrosis, not cystic fibrosis, occurs when fibrous scar tissue forms in the
lungs.
4. TRUE
5. FALSE
Mycoplasma pneumonia is commonly called walking pneumonia.