Understanding Medical Terminology and Respiratory System Health Quiz

The pancreas is part of the digestive system, not the respiratory system.

Dyspnea is the medical term for difficulty or discomfort in breathing.

Ventilation is the process of inhaling and exhaling air.

The trachea, or windpipe, connects the larynx to the bronchi and allows air to pass to and from the lungs.

Asthma involves airway constriction, resulting in symptoms like wheezing and difficulty breathing.

The diaphragm is the muscular partition separating the thoracic and abdominal cavities, crucial for breathing.

Alveoli are small air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs.

The larynx, or voice box, is responsible for producing sound and protecting the airways during swallowing.

Surfactant reduces surface tension in the alveoli, preventing their collapse and aiding in breathing.

Atelectasis is the collapse of lung tissue, leading to decreased lung function.

The epiglottis prevents food and liquids from entering the trachea during swallowing.

Rhinitis refers to the inflammation of the nasal passages, commonly known as the common cold.

Bronchitis is the inflammation of the bronchial tubes, causing coughing and difficulty breathing.

Exhalation is the process of expelling air from the lungs.

Pleural effusion involves the buildup of fluid in the pleural cavity, impacting lung function and causing breathing difficulties.

Pneumothorax is the presence of air in the pleural cavity, causing lung collapse and difficulty breathing.

COPD is a respiratory disorder resulting from exposure to tobacco smoke and air pollution, leading to chronic breathing difficulties.