Medical Terminology Ch. #7 "Respiratory System" (Alvetro)

Front

What does the prefix 'ox/o' or 'ox/y' refer to in medical terminology?

Back

oxygen

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-7

NGSS.HS-LS2-3

Front

What is the medical term for the larynx?

Back

laryng/o

Front

What is the condition characterized by the accumulation of fluid in the lungs?

Back

pulmonary edema

Front

Which specialist should a patient with chronic nasal congestion see?

Back

Otolaryngologist

Front

What does the prefix 'pulmon/o' refer to in medical terminology?

Back

lung

Front

What is the function of the respiratory system?

Back

To facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the body and the environment.

Front

What is the term for the windpipe that connects the larynx to the bronchi?

Back

trachea

Front

What is the role of alveoli in the respiratory system?

Back

Alveoli are tiny air sacs where gas exchange occurs.

Front

What is the medical term for inflammation of the bronchial tubes?

Back

bronchitis

Front

What is the term for a condition where the airways become inflamed and narrow, causing difficulty in breathing?

Back

asthma