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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 is the function of the diaphragm in the respiratory system?

To aid in breathing
Explanation

Function of the diaphragm is to aid in breathing.

#7

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

Small airway
Explanation

Combining form for small airway.

#8

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

Difficult or painful
Explanation

Prefix 'dys-' indicates difficulty or pain.

#9

Which term describes the surgical removal of a lung?

Pneumonectomy
Explanation

Surgical removal of a lung.

#10

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

Around
Explanation

Prefix 'peri-' means around.

#11

Which term refers to the medical condition of collapsed lung?

Atelectasis
Explanation

Medical condition of collapsed lung.

#12

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

Above or excessive
Explanation

Prefix 'hyper-' indicates above or excessive.

#13

Which term describes the surgical creation of an opening into the trachea?

Tracheostomy
Explanation

Surgical creation of an opening into the trachea.

#14

What does the suffix '-pnea' mean in medical terms related to the respiratory system?

Breathing
Explanation

Suffix '-pnea' means breathing.

#15

Which term describes the accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity?

Pleural effusion
Explanation

Accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity.

#16

What does the suffix '-itis' mean in medical terms related to the respiratory system?

Inflammation
Explanation

Suffix '-itis' means inflammation.

#17

Which term refers to the surgical removal of a lobe of the lung?

Lobectomy
Explanation

Surgical removal of a lobe of the lung.

#18

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

Lung
Explanation

Combining form for the lung.

#19

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

Diaphragm
Explanation

Combining form for the diaphragm.

#20

Which term refers to the inflammation of the pleura?

Pleurisy
Explanation

Inflammation of the pleura.

#21

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

Lung
Explanation

Combining form for the lung.

#22

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.

#23

What is the term for the high-pitched, musical sound during inspiration that suggests an airway obstruction?

Stridor
Explanation

High-pitched, musical sound suggesting airway obstruction.

#24

Which term refers to the surgical repair of the nose?

Rhinoplasty
Explanation

Surgical repair of the nose.

#25

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

Lobectomy
Explanation

Surgical removal of part of a lung.

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