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Medical Terminology Related to the Respiratory System Quiz

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#1

What is the medical term for the windpipe?

Trachea
Explanation

Main airway to the lungs

#2

Which structure prevents food from entering the trachea during swallowing?

Epiglottis
Explanation

Flap that covers the trachea

#3

Which structure separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities and aids in breathing?

Diaphragm
Explanation

Muscle crucial for respiration

#4

Which of the following is NOT a function of the nasal cavity?

Production of digestive enzymes
Explanation

Not related to respiratory process

#5

What is the medical term for inflammation of the lungs?

Pneumonia
Explanation

Lung infection causing inflammation

#6

Which of the following is NOT a function of the respiratory system?

Production of hormones
Explanation

Not directly related to breathing

#7

Which respiratory disorder is characterized by the narrowing of the airways?

Asthma
Explanation

Constriction of bronchial tubes

#8

What is the medical term for difficulty in breathing?

Dyspnea
Explanation

Labored or painful breathing

#9

What is the medical term for the common 'throat'?

Pharynx
Explanation

Passageway for food and air

#10

Which respiratory disorder is characterized by the destruction of lung tissue?

Emphysema
Explanation

Loss of lung elasticity

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