Understanding the Respiratory System

What does the medical abbreviation "COPD" stand for in relation to the Respiratory System?

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

• Chronic Obstructive Pleural Disorder

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Dysfunction

• Chronic Obstructive Pleural Disease

Which prefix means "slow" in medical terminology?

• Tachy-

• Brady-

• Hyper-

• Hypo-

Identify the word root in the term "pneumonia" that relates to the lungs.

• Pneumon-

• -ia

• Pneumo-

• -onia

What does the suffix "-ectomy" mean in medical terms?

• Inflammation

• Surgical removal

• Disease

• Study of

Which of the following diseases is characterized by the inflammation of the bronchi?

• Asthma

• Bronchitis

• Emphysema

• Pneumonia

What is the primary purpose of a spirometry test?

• To measure blood oxygen levels

• To assess lung function

• To detect lung infections

• To visualize the airways

Explain how the prefix "hyper-" modifies the meaning of the term "ventilation."

• It indicates decreased ventilation.

• It indicates increased ventilation.

• It indicates normal ventilation.

• It indicates obstructed ventilation.

How does the word root "bronch" relate to the respiratory system?

• It refers to the lungs.

• It refers to the air sacs.

• It refers to the windpipe.

• It refers to the air passages.

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Describe the role of the suffix "-itis" in the term "laryngitis."

• It indicates a surgical procedure.

• It indicates inflammation.

• It indicates a condition.

• It indicates a study.

Analyze the impact of emphysema on the alveoli and explain the resulting symptoms.

• Alveoli become inflamed, leading to coughing.

• Alveoli are destroyed, leading to shortness of breath.

• Alveoli are blocked, leading to wheezing.

• Alveoli are enlarged, leading to chest pain.

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