Pneumonia
Pneumonia ( 35 Questions)
Incorrect. Bacterial pneumonia is not primarily an overreaction of theimmune system but a result of bacterial infection.
Correct. Bacterial pneumonia involves direct damage to lung tissue and airways by invading bacteria.
Incorrect. While bacteria can enter the bloodstream and spread to the lungs, this is not the primary mechanism of bacterial pneumonia.
Incorrect. Inhalation of contaminated air can introduce bacteria to the respiratory tract, but it is not the sole cause of bacterial pneumonia.
A) Incorrect. Bacterial pneumonia is not primarily an overreaction of the
immune system but a result of bacterial infection.
B) Correct. Bacterial pneumonia involves direct damage to lung tissue and airways by invading bacteria.
C) Incorrect. While bacteria can enter the bloodstream and spread to the lungs, this is not the primary mechanism of bacterial pneumonia.
D) Incorrect. Inhalation of contaminated air can introduce bacteria to the respiratory tract, but it is not the sole cause of bacterial pneumonia.