Respiratory Medical Terminology Quiz

Explore pulmonary terms in this quiz: inflammation, hypoxia, COPD, and more. Challenge yourself!

#1

Which term refers to the inflammation of the nasal passages?

Bronchitis
Pharyngitis
Rhinorrhea
Laryngitis
#2

What is the medical term for the windpipe?

Bronchus
Larynx
Trachea
Pharynx
#3

What is the primary function of the epiglottis?

Filtering air in the trachea
Producing mucus in the bronchi
Preventing food from entering the trachea
Expanding and contracting during breathing
#4

What is the medical term for the common cold?

Influenza
Rhinitis
Pneumonia
Bronchitis
#5

What is the term for the process of breathing air into the lungs?

Expiration
Inhalation
Ventilation
Respiration
#6

What is the medical term for difficulty breathing?

Dyspnea
Apnea
Tachypnea
Bradypnea
#7

Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for gas exchange in the lungs?

Trachea
Alveoli
Bronchi
Diaphragm
#8

Which of the following conditions is characterized by the accumulation of excess fluid in the lungs?

Pleurisy
Pneumonia
Pulmonary edema
Pneumothorax
#9

What does the term 'hypoxia' refer to in the context of respiratory physiology?

Decreased oxygen in the blood
Increased carbon dioxide in the blood
Shallow breathing
Excessive mucus production
#10

What is the term for the surgical removal of a portion of the lung?

Lobectomy
Tracheostomy
Pneumonectomy
Bronchoscopy
#11

What condition is characterized by the permanent enlargement of air sacs in the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing?

Atelectasis
Emphysema
Pneumothorax
Pneumonia
#12

Which respiratory disorder is characterized by sudden, severe episodes of coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath?

Asthma
Cystic fibrosis
Chronic bronchitis
Pulmonary fibrosis
#13

In the acronym COPD, what does the 'D' stand for?

Dyspnea
Disease
Disorder
Deficiency
#14

Which respiratory term describes the process of breathing out or expelling air from the lungs?

Inhalation
Respiration
Exhalation
Aspiration
#15

Which term refers to the cessation of breathing, especially during sleep?

Apnea
Dyspnea
Tachypnea
Bradypnea

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