Which of the Following Is the Hallmark of Bronchiectasis

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the hallmark of bronchiectasis?

• A) Chronic cough with production of large quantities of foul-smelling sputum
• B) Bronchospasm
• C) Decreased DLCO with normal to decreased expiratory flow rates on pulmonary function
• D) Dyspnea on exertion

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Definitions:

Sagittal Suture

A fibrous joint located between the two parietal bones of the skull, running anteroposteriorly.

Stylomandibular Ligament

A band of fibrous tissue connecting the styloid process of the temporal bone to the mandible, playing a role in the limitation of the lower jaw's posterior movement.

Zygomatic Arch

The bone that forms the prominence of the cheek; it is part of the zygomatic bone.

Temporomandibular Joint

The hinge joint that connects the lower jaw (mandible) to the temporal bone of the skull, facilitating mouth movements.