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question 8
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a disease characterized by bronchial dilation that usually leads to secondary infection is called
a pleural effusion.
b sepsis.
c heart failure.
d hemoptysis.
e bronchiectasis.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Pleural effusion is fluid accumulation in the pleural space, not bronchial dilation.
• Option B: Scoliosis is a spinal condition, unrelated to bronchi.
• Option C: Heart failure affects the heart, not bronchi directly.
• Option D: Hemoptysis is coughing up blood, a symptom, not a disease with bronchial dilation.
• Option E: Bronchiectasis is defined as the permanent dilation of bronchi, often leading to secondary infections.

Answer:

E. bronchiectasis