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Respiratory System Prefixes and Combining Forms Quiz

#1

What is the term for inflammation of the nasal passages?

Rhinitis
Explanation

Inflammation of the nasal passages.

#2

Which combining form refers to the voice box?

Laryng/o
Explanation

Combining form for the voice box.

#3

What is the function of the respiratory system?

To transport oxygen to cells
Explanation

Function of the respiratory system is to transport oxygen to cells.

#4

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

Exhalation
Explanation

Process of breathing out air from the lungs.

#5

Which combining form refers to the windpipe?

Trache/o
Explanation

Combining form for the windpipe.

#6

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

Difficult or painful
Explanation

Prefix 'dys-' indicates difficulty or pain.

#7

Which term describes the surgical removal of a lung?

Pneumonectomy
Explanation

Surgical removal of a lung.

#8

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

Around
Explanation

Prefix 'peri-' means around.

#9

Which term refers to the medical condition of collapsed lung?

Atelectasis
Explanation

Medical condition of collapsed lung.

#10

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

Above or excessive
Explanation

Prefix 'hyper-' indicates above or excessive.

#11

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

Lung
Explanation

Combining form for the lung.

#12

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

Diaphragm
Explanation

Combining form for the diaphragm.

#13

Which term refers to the inflammation of the pleura?

Pleurisy
Explanation

Inflammation of the pleura.

#14

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

Lung
Explanation

Combining form for the lung.

#15

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

Pneumothorax
Explanation

Presence of air or gas in the pleural cavity.

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