Question 1

Which of the following roots mean the throat, the pathway used for both food and air?

Accepted Answer

The root "pharyng/o" refers to the pharynx, which is the part of the throat that serves as a pathway for both food and air.

Question 2

All of the following roots refer to the chest EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

The root "cost/o" refers to the ribs, not the chest. The other options are related to the chest.

Question 3

Identify and define the root in the term pansinusitis.

Accepted Answer

Pansinusitis breaks into PREFIX: pan (all) + ROOT: sinus (sinus) + SUFFIX: itis (inflammation) = inflammation of all sinuses.

Question 4

Which of the following roots translates as the voice box?

Accepted Answer

The root "laryng/o" refers to the larynx, which is commonly known as the voice box.

Question 5

Identify the correct translation for the root or/o.

Accepted Answer

The root "or/o" refers to the mouth.

Question 6

Which of the following roots mean windpipe?

Accepted Answer

The root "trache/o" refers to the trachea, which is commonly known as the windpipe.

Question 7

Identify and define the root in the term pneumonia.

Accepted Answer

Pneumonia is a condition of the lungs, so the root pneumon- means "air or lungs."

Question 8

All of the following statements regarding the root alveol/o are true EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

The term alveol/o is associated with the lower respiratory system, specifically referring to the alveoli in the lungs, not the upper respiratory system.

Question 9

Which of the following is the correct breakdown of the term atelectasis into its component parts?

Accepted Answer

The term "atelectasis" is broken down into "a-" (without), "tel-" (end, completion), and "-ectasis" (expansion).

Question 10

Which of the following roots pertains to the lower respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

The root "lob/o" refers to the lobes of the lungs, which are part of the lower respiratory system.

Question 11

Which of the following roots refers to a well-defined portion of any organ?

Accepted Answer

The root "lob/o" refers to a lobe, which is a well-defined portion of an organ, such as the lobes of the lungs or brain.

Question 12

Identify the correct translation for the root nas/o.

Accepted Answer

The root "nas/o" refers to the nose.

Question 13

Identify the correct translation for the root pneumat/o.

Accepted Answer

The root "pneumat/o" refers to air or lungs, relating to respiratory functions.

Question 14

Which of the following roots pertains to the upper respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

The root "adenoid/o" pertains to the adenoids, which are part of the upper respiratory system. The other roots listed either pertain to the lungs (capn/o), specific lobes of organs (lob/o), or the diaphragm (phren/o) and thorax (thorac/o).

Question 15

Identify the correct translation for the root capn/o.

Accepted Answer

The root "capn/o" refers to carbon dioxide.

Question 16

Which of the following is the correct breakdown of the term hyperventilation into its component parts?

Accepted Answer

The term "hyperventilation" is broken down into "hyper" (meaning excessive), "ventil" (referring to breathing or air movement), and "ation" (a suffix indicating a process).

Question 17

Which of the following is the correct breakdown of the term pneumoconiosis into its component parts?

Accepted Answer

The term "pneumoconiosis" is broken down into "pneumo" (referring to the lungs), "coni" (referring to dust), and "osis" (indicating a condition or disease).

Question 18

Which of the following roots refers to the main branch from the trachea into each lung?

Accepted Answer

The root "bronch/o" refers to the bronchi, which are the main branches from the trachea into each lung.

Question 19

Identify the correct translation for the root bronchiol/o.

Accepted Answer

The root "bronchiol/o" refers to the bronchioles, which are subdivisions of the bronchial tubes.

Question 20

Identify the correct translation for the root phren/o.

Accepted Answer

The root "phren/o" refers to the diaphragm, which is a muscle that plays a crucial role in the respiratory system.

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