Health Science II Unit 3 Respiratory System

What does the prefix "bronchi-" refer to in medical terms?

• Nose

• Throat

• Bronchial tube

• Serous membrane that enfolds the lung

What is the meaning of the suffix "-pnea"?

• Inflammation

• Flow

• Oxygen

• Breathing

What condition is described as a lung disorder in which inspired air becomes trapped and is difficult to exhale?

• Asthma

• Tuberculosis

• Emphysema

• Pneumonia

Which term refers to the temporary cessation of breathing?

• Tachypnea

• Dyspnea

• Apnea

• Spiro

What is the cause of Tuberculosis?

• Abnormal cells that grow out of control

• Serous membrane that enfolds the lung

• Mycobacterium Tuberculosis

• Chronic lung condition

Surgical puncture to remove fluid

• -centesis

• -spasm

• -orrhea

• -ectomy

Chronic lung condition such as emphysema or bronchitis 

• Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)

• Emphysema

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

• Asthma

Infection of the lung, caused by a bacteria or virus

• asthma

• emphysema

• lung cancer

• pneumonia

Caused by abnormal cells that grow out of control. Possible causes are smoking, family history or exposure to toxins.

• emphysema

• lung cancer

• asthma

• tuberculosis

Inflammation of the bronchial tubes.

• asthma

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

• apnea

• dyspnea