Respiratory Diseases (Grade 11 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Quizzes
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What are the three main causes of respiratory diseases?
What are the three main causes of respiratory diseases?
Pathogens, pollutants, carcinogens
Which treatments are recommended for bronchitis?
Which treatments are recommended for bronchitis?
Antibiotics, pain tablets, rest
What substance is released in the body during a hay fever allergic reaction?
What substance is released in the body during a hay fever allergic reaction?
Histamines
Which breathing difficulty is particularly characteristic of asthma?
Which breathing difficulty is particularly characteristic of asthma?
Difficulty breathing out
What are the main causes of emphysema?
What are the main causes of emphysema?
Cigarette smoke, dust, poisonous gases
What is a serious warning sign of lung cancer?
What is a serious warning sign of lung cancer?
Blood in your sputum
Which bacteria causes tuberculosis?
Which bacteria causes tuberculosis?
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
What are the three main harmful ingredients in tobacco smoke?
What are the three main harmful ingredients in tobacco smoke?
Carbon monoxide, tar, nicotine
What does South Africa's Tobacco Products Control Act prohibit?
What does South Africa's Tobacco Products Control Act prohibit?
Smoking in public places
What is the correct CPR ratio of chest compressions to breaths?
What is the correct CPR ratio of chest compressions to breaths?
compressions to breaths