Question

question 212
histo/plasmo/sis is characterized by:
○ spleen and liver enlargements
○ leukopenia
○ lymphadenopathy
○ all of the above

question 213
_____ is inflammation of nasal mucosa caused by allergies, viruses, and bacteria.
○ diphtheria
○ emphysema
○ pleurisy
○ rhinitis

question 214
the laryngopharynx extends from the oral pharynx down to:
○ epiglottis
○ voice box
○ soft palate
○ hard palate

Explanation:

QUESTION 212

Histoplasmosis (Histo/plasmo/sis) is a fungal infection. Its characteristics include spleen and liver enlargements, leukopenia (low white blood cell count), and lymphadenopathy (swollen lymph nodes). So all the listed symptoms are associated with it.

Rhinitis is defined as inflammation of the nasal mucosa. It can be caused by allergies, viruses, or bacteria. Diphtheria affects the throat, emphysema affects the lungs (air sacs), and pleurisy affects the pleura (around lungs). So the correct term is Rhinitis.

The laryngopharynx (also called hypopharynx) extends from the oropharynx (oral pharynx) down to the epiglottis and then to the esophagus, but among the options, the epiglottis is the relevant anatomical landmark here. The voice box (larynx) is related but the laryngopharynx extends to the epiglottis region. Soft and hard palates are part of the oral cavity/pharynx superiorly.

Answer:

D. All of the above

QUESTION 213