Respiratory System Prefixes and Combining Forms Quiz

Test your knowledge on respiratory system prefixes, combining forms, and surgical procedures with this medical terminology quiz.

#1

What is the term for inflammation of the nasal passages?

Bronchitis
Rhinitis
Pneumonia
Laryngitis
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#2

Which combining form refers to the voice box?

Pharyng/o
Laryng/o
Trache/o
Bronch/o
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#3

What is the function of the respiratory system?

To transport oxygen to cells
To produce hormones
To digest food
To regulate body temperature
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#4

What is the term for the process of breathing out air from the lungs?

Inhalation
Exhalation
Respiration
Ventilation
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#5

Which combining form refers to the windpipe?

Bronch/o
Trache/o
Laryng/o
Pneumon/o
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#6

What does the prefix 'dys-' indicate in medical terms related to the respiratory system?

Difficult or painful
Normal or good
Above or excessive
Within or inside
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#7

Which term describes the surgical removal of a lung?

Lobectomy
Pneumonectomy
Tracheostomy
Bronchoscopy
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#8

What does the prefix 'peri-' mean in terms related to the respiratory system?

Before
Around
After
Within
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#9

Which term refers to the medical condition of collapsed lung?

Hemoptysis
Atelectasis
Pleural effusion
Cyanosis
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#10

What does the prefix 'hyper-' indicate in medical terms related to the respiratory system?

Deficient or below
Above or excessive
Before
Around
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#11

What is the meaning of the combining form 'pneumon/o'?

Nose
Lung
Throat
Chest
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#12

What is the meaning of the combining form 'phren/o'?

Chest
Diaphragm
Throat
Breath
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#13

Which term refers to the inflammation of the pleura?

Pneumothorax
Pleurodynia
Pleurisy
Pulmonary edema
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#14

What is the meaning of the combining form 'pulmon/o'?

Chest
Lung
Breath
Diaphragm
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#15

Which term refers to the presence of air or gas in the pleural cavity?

Hemothorax
Pneumothorax
Atelectasis
Pleural effusion
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