Question 1

A medical term that means pertaining to the bronchus is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A medical term that means pertaining to...

Question 2

The upper section of the pharynx is called the:

Accepted Answer

A) oropharynx. 
B) nasopharynx. 
C) laryngopharynx. 
D) hypopharynx. 
A) oropharynx. 
B) nasopharynx. 
C) laryngopharynx. 
D) hypopharynx.

Question 3

The two external openings into the nasal cavity are called the:

Accepted Answer

A) nares. 
B) cilia. 
C) sinuses. 
D) nasal septum. 
A) nares. 
B) cilia. 
C) sinuses. 
D) nasal septum.

Question 4

The combining form that means lobe is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The combining form that means lobe is...

Question 5

Many of the structures of the respiratory system are covered by mucous membrane.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The eustachian tube connects the pharynx to the inner ear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The epiglottis forms what is known as the Adam's apple.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following terms means narrowing of the trachea?

Accepted Answer

A) tracheostomy 
B) tracheoectasis 
C) tracheosclerosis 
D) tracheostenosis 
A) tracheostomy 
B) tracheoectasis 
C) tracheosclerosis 
D) tracheostenosis

Question 9

Which of the following statements regarding respiration is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Oxygen is needed for the body cells' metabolism. 
B) Carbon dioxide moves from the blood into the cells. 
C) Oxygen moves from the alveoli into the bloodstream. 
D) Carbon dioxide is the by-product of metabolism. 
A) Oxygen is needed for the body cells' metabolism. 
B) Carbon dioxide moves from the blood into the cells. 
C) Oxygen moves from the alveoli into the bloodstream. 
D) Carbon dioxide is the by-product of metabolism.

Question 10

Which of the following therapeutic procedures uses gravity to encourage the removal of secretions from the bronchi?

Accepted Answer

A) postural drainage 
B) intermittent positive pressure breathing 
C) thoracentesis 
D) Heimlich maneuver 
A) postural drainage 
B) intermittent positive pressure breathing 
C) thoracentesis 
D) Heimlich maneuver

Question 11

Which of the following statements regarding bronchial tubes is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Each bronchus is surrounded by pulmonary capillaries. 
B) Gas exchange occurs across the respiratory membrane. 
C) The trachea splits into a left and right main bronchus. 
D) Alveoli are located at the tips of bronchioles. 
A) Each bronchus is surrounded by pulmonary capillaries. 
B) Gas exchange occurs across the respiratory membrane. 
C) The trachea splits into a left and right main bronchus. 
D) Alveoli are located at the tips of bronchioles.

Question 12

A medical term that means pertaining to the pharynx is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A medical term that means pertaining to...

Question 13

Describe the three distinct parts of the respiration process.

Accepted Answer

1.Ventilation
•flow of air between the o

Question 14

The combining form that means breathing is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The combining form that means breathing is...

Question 15

The respiratory system,in conjunction with the cardiovascular system,delivers ________ to the cells of the body.

Accepted Answer

A) oxygen 
B) nutrients 
C) carbon dioxide 
D) sodium 
A) oxygen 
B) nutrients 
C) carbon dioxide 
D) sodium

Question 16

Which of the following terms means inflammation of the nose and throat?

Accepted Answer

A) rhinolaryngitis 
B) nasolaryngitis 
C) nasopharyngitis 
D) rhinopharyngitis 
A) rhinolaryngitis 
B) nasolaryngitis 
C) nasopharyngitis 
D) rhinopharyngitis

Question 17

Patent is a term that means open.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following medications improves the ability to cough up mucus?

Accepted Answer

A) expectorant 
B) bronchodilator 
C) antitussive 
D) antihistamine 
A) expectorant 
B) bronchodilator 
C) antitussive 
D) antihistamine

Question 19

A medical term that means lack of (sense of)smell is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A medical term that means lack of...

Question 20

Which of the following is an emergency treatment given to patients when their breathing and heart stop?

Accepted Answer

A) Heimlich maneuver 
B) thoracentesis 
C) cardiopulmonary resuscitation 
D) intermittent positive pressure breathing 
A) Heimlich maneuver 
B) thoracentesis 
C) cardiopulmonary resuscitation 
D) intermittent positive pressure breathing

A medical term that means pertaining to the bronchus is ________.

The upper section of the pharynx is called the:

The two external openings into the nasal cavity are called the:

The combining form that means lobe is ________.

Many of the structures of the respiratory system are covered by mucous membrane.

The eustachian tube connects the pharynx to the inner ear.

The epiglottis forms what is known as the Adam's apple.

Which of the following terms means narrowing of the trachea?

Which of the following statements regarding respiration is FALSE?

Which of the following therapeutic procedures uses gravity to encourage the removal of secretions from the bronchi?

Which of the following statements regarding bronchial tubes is FALSE?

A medical term that means pertaining to the pharynx is ________.

Describe the three distinct parts of the respiration process.

The combining form that means breathing is ________.

The respiratory system,in conjunction with the cardiovascular system,delivers ________ to the cells of the body.

Which of the following terms means inflammation of the nose and throat?

Patent is a term that means open.

Which of the following medications improves the ability to cough up mucus?

A medical term that means lack of (sense of)smell is ________.

Which of the following is an emergency treatment given to patients when their breathing and heart stop?

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Exam 7: Respiratory System

A medical term that means pertaining to the bronchus is ________.

The upper section of the pharynx is called the:

The two external openings into the nasal cavity are called the:

The combining form that means lobe is ________.

Many of the structures of the respiratory system are covered by mucous membrane.

The eustachian tube connects the pharynx to the inner ear.

The epiglottis forms what is known as the Adam's apple.

Which of the following terms means narrowing of the trachea?

Which of the following statements regarding respiration is FALSE?

Which of the following therapeutic procedures uses gravity to encourage the removal of secretions from the bronchi?

Which of the following statements regarding bronchial tubes is FALSE?

A medical term that means pertaining to the pharynx is ________.

Describe the three distinct parts of the respiration process.

The combining form that means breathing is ________.

The respiratory system,in conjunction with the cardiovascular system,delivers ________ to the cells of the body.

Which of the following terms means inflammation of the nose and throat?

Patent is a term that means open.

Which of the following medications improves the ability to cough up mucus?

A medical term that means lack of (sense of)smell is ________.

Which of the following is an emergency treatment given to patients when their breathing and heart stop?

Introduction to Medical Terminology

Body Organization

Integumentary System

Musculoskeletal System

Cardiovascular System

Blood and the Lymphatic and Immune Systems

Digestive System

Urinary System

Reproductive System

Endocrine System

Nervous System and Mental Health

Special Senses: the Eye and Ear

knowledge of mood and emotions.

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