NEET2015ZoologyBreathing and Exchange of GasesActual
Occupational lung diseases that occurs in humans, among those given below is
Options
- Adyspnea
- Banthracosis
- Catelectasis
- Dcyanosis
Correct answer
B. anthracosis
Step-by-step solution
Anthracosis is an occupational hazard occuming in coal workers. Due to the inhalation of organic and inorganic pollutants pneumoconiosis occurs. Deposition of fibrous tissue leads to bronchitis and emphysema. Dyspnea is a distressed breathing. Atelectasis is inability of the lungs to expand at birth cyanosis is bluish or violet discolouration of skin and mucous membranes due to the reduced Hb .