Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Muscle that aids in breathing and is located between the chest and the abdomen
A)anosmia
B)bronchiectasis
C)bronchiolitis
D)bronchodilator
E)diaphragm
F)dyspnea
G)epiglottitis
H)hemoptysis
I)hypercapnia
J)laryngeal
K)mediastinum
L)pharyngeal
M)pleuritis
N)pneumonectomy
O)pulmonary parenchyma
P)pyothorax
Q)rhinoplasty
R)spirometer
S)thoracotomy
T)tracheotomy

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Muscle that aids in breathing and is located between the chest and the abdomen
A)anosmia
B)bronchiectasis
C)bronchiolitis
D)bronchodilator
E)diaphragm
F)dyspnea
G)epiglottitis
H)hemoptysis
I)hypercapnia
J)laryngeal
K)mediastinum
L)pharyngeal
M)pleuritis
N)pneumonectomy
O)pulmonary parenchyma
P)pyothorax
Q)rhinoplasty
R)spirometer
S)thoracotomy
T)tracheotomy

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The diaphragm is the muscle that aids in breathing and is located between the chest and the abdomen.

Answer: F 
 Dyspnea is difficulty breathing.

Answer: G 
 Epiglottitis is inflammation of the epiglottis, a flap of tissue that prevents food and drink from entering the windpipe.

Answer: I 
 Hypercapnia is a condition where there is too much carbon dioxide in the bloodstream.

Answer: K 
 The mediastinum is the area in the middle of the chest between the lungs.

Answer: O 
 The pulmonary parenchyma refers to the functional parts of the lung where gas exchange occurs.

Answer: T 
 A tracheotomy is a surgical procedure where an opening is made in the neck and a tube is inserted into the windpipe to help with breathing.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings