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Respiratory Medical Terminology Quiz

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Which term refers to the inflammation of the nasal passages?

Rhinorrhea

Explanation

Inflammation of nasal passages causing runny nose.

What is the medical term for the windpipe?

Trachea

Explanation

Medical term for the windpipe.

What is the primary function of the epiglottis?

Preventing food from entering the trachea

Explanation

Preventing food entry into the trachea.

What is the medical term for the common cold?

Rhinitis

Explanation

Medical term for the common cold.

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

Inhalation

Explanation

Process of breathing air into the lungs.

What is the medical term for difficulty breathing?

Dyspnea

Explanation

Difficulty in breathing.

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

Alveoli

Explanation

Responsible for gas exchange in the lungs.

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

Pulmonary edema

Explanation

Accumulation of excess fluid in the lungs.

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

Decreased oxygen in the blood

Explanation

Reduced oxygen in the blood.

#10

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

Lobectomy

Explanation

Surgical removal of a portion of the lung.

#11

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

Emphysema

Explanation

Permanent enlargement of lung air sacs, causing breathing difficulty.

#12

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

Asthma

Explanation

Sudden, severe episodes of coughing, wheezing, and breathlessness.

#13

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

Disorder

Explanation

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

#14

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

Exhalation

Explanation

Process of expelling air from the lungs.

#15

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

Apnea

Explanation

Cessation of breathing during sleep.

Respiratory Medical Terminology Quiz

Which term refers to the inflammation of the nasal passages?

What is the medical term for the windpipe?

What is the primary function of the epiglottis?

What is the medical term for the common cold?

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

What is the medical term for difficulty breathing?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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