Question

Choose the correctly matched pair.

• A. CAD- Atherosclerosis
• B. Tetany- Disorder of neuromuscular junctions
• C. Gout- Rapid spasms in muscles
• D. Goitre- Hyperthyroidism
• E. Asthma- Alveolar walls are damaged

Answer 1

The correct option is A CAD- Atherosclerosis

A. CAD (Coronary artery disease) is also known as atherosclerotic heart disease in which there is accumulation of plaques within the walls of coronary arteries that supply oxygen and nutrients rich blood to the muscles of heart.

B. Tetany occurs due to hypoparathyroidism in which there is deficiency of parathormone which leads to decreased levels of calcium in blood. Strong painful spasms of skeletal muscles occur in tetany.

C. Gout is a disorder of purine metabolism in which excess amount of uric acid is formed in body. The crystals of sodium urate get deposited in synovial joints which leads to severe arthritis.

D. Goitre occurs due to hypothyroidism due to which there is deficiency of thyroid hormone in body and to compensate this, thyroid gland becomes enlarged which is visible as a swelling in the throat known as goitre.

E. Asthma is an allergic disorder in which spasm of smooth muscles causes constriction of bronchioles due to which expiration becomes difficult.

Hence, option A is correctly matched pair.

So, the correct answer is 'CAD-Atherosclerosis'.