Medical Terminology Ch 6&7 Review Quiz

What is the medical term for the inflammation of the lymph nodes?

• lymphadenitis

• tonsillitis

• osteoporosis

• cardiomyopathy

Which of the following is a common lymphatic system disease characterized by abnormal enlargement of the spleen?

• Splenomegaly

• Hepatomegaly

• Thrombocytopenia

• Lymphadenopathy

What is the medical term for the condition in which lymphatic vessels are blocked, causing swelling in the arms and legs?

• lymphedema

• fibromyalgia

• myocarditis

• psoriasis

Which of the following is a respiratory system disorder characterized by the inflammation of the bronchial tubes?

• Pneumonia

• Bronchitis

• Arthritis

• Malaria

What is the medical term for the condition in which there is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity?

• pleural congestion

• pleural effusion

• pleural inflammation

• pleural edema

Which of the following is a respiratory system disorder characterized by the narrowing of the airways, leading to difficulty in breathing?

• Sinusitis

• Pneumonia

• Asthma

• Bronchitis

What is the medical term for the condition in which there is an abnormal accumulation of air in the pleural cavity?

• pleurisy

• pulmonary embolism

• bronchitis

• pneumothorax

Which of the following is a respiratory system disorder characterized by the inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to wheezing and shortness of breath?

• Sinusitis

• Bronchitis

• Pneumonia

• Asthma

What is the medical term for the condition in which there is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the lungs?

• lung congestion

• pulmonary edema

• pulmonary effusion

• respiratory edema

Which of the following is a respiratory system disorder characterized by the irreversible dilation and destruction of the alveoli?

• Bronchitis

• Pneumonia

• Asthma

• Emphysema