Question

question 12
narrowing or stricture of the bronchi is called:
a bronchiectasis
b bronchospasm
c bronchostenosis
d bronchitis

Explanation:

• Option A: Bronchiectasis is the permanent dilation of the bronchi, not narrowing.
• Option B: Bronchospasm is the sudden contraction of bronchial smooth muscle, causing narrowing but is a spastic event, not a stricture.
• Option C: Bronchostenosis means the narrowing or stricture of the bronchi (from "broncho-" for bronchi and "stenosis" for narrowing/stricture).
• Option D: Bronchitis is the inflammation of the bronchial tubes, not specifically narrowing.

Answer:

C. bronchostenosis