Respiratory System Medical Terminology

What is the main organ of the respiratory system responsible for gas exchange?

• liver

• stomach

• heart

• lungs

Which disorder is characterized by inflammation of the bronchial tubes?

• Asthma

• Bronchitis

• Pneumonia

• Emphysema

What is the medical term for the act of breathing in?

• expiration

• inspiration

• aspiration

• respiration

Which part of the respiratory system is also known as the voice box?

• larynx

• bronchi

• trachea

• pharynx

What is the medical term for the windpipe?

• esophagus

• bronchus

• trachea

• alveoli

Which disorder is characterized by the narrowing of the airways, leading to difficulty breathing?

• Pneumonia

• Asthma

• Emphysema

• Bronchitis

What is the medical term for the process of breathing out?

• Exhalation

• Inspiration

• Respiration

• Inhalation

Which structure in the respiratory system is responsible for filtering, warming, and moistening the air we breathe?

• Nasal cavity

• Alveoli

• Bronchi

• Trachea

What is the medical term for the space behind the nose and mouth, connecting them to the esophagus?

• larynx

• pharynx

• epiglottis

• trachea

Which disorder is characterized by the accumulation of fluid in the lungs?

• Pulmonary edema

• Respiratory distress syndrome

• Cardiogenic shock

• Pulmonary congestion