17 - AT #4 Respiratory system Terminology

Question 1

Laryng/o

Answer 1

Larynx

Question 2

Adenoid/o

Answer 2

Adenoid

Question 3

Epiglott/o

Answer 3

Epiglottis

Question 4

Nas/o

Answer 4

Nose

Question 5

Rhin/o

Answer 5

Nose

Question 6

Pharyng/o

Answer 6

Pharynx

Question 7

Tonsill/o

Answer 7

Tonsils

Question 8

Alveol/o

Answer 8

Alveoli (air sacs)

Question 9

Bronch/o

Answer 9

Bronchial tube

Question 10

Bronchiol/o

Answer 10

Bronchiole

Question 11

Pneumon/o

Answer 11

Lung

Question 12

Pulmon/o

Answer 12

Lung

Question 13

Trache/o

Answer 13

Trachea

Question 14

Ventilation

Answer 14

RR X TV

Question 15

cyanosis

Answer 15

Bluish discolouration of the skin due to deficient oxygen in the bloodstream

Question 16

hypoxaemia

Answer 16

abnormally low levels of oxygen in the blood

Question 17

Hypoxia

Answer 17

condition in which the body or a region of the body is deprived of adequate oxygen supply at the tissue level

Question 18

Hypoxic

Answer 18

Pertaining to the condition of hypoxia

Question 19

Asphyxia

Answer 19

Deficiency of oxygen in the blood and increase in carbon dioxide in blood

Question 20

pneumoconiosis

Answer 20

Abnormal condition of dust in the lungs

Question 21

Phren/o

Answer 21

Diaphragm

Question 22

Down the concentration gradient

Answer 22

from high concentration to low concentration

Question 23

Inhalation

Answer 23

air rushes/sucked in
intercostals contract –> rib cage up and out
diaphragm contracts and flattens
Increased thoracic volume
decreased intrathoracic/intrapulmonary pressure

Question 24

Exhalation

Answer 24

air pushed out
intercostals relax–> rib cage down and in
diaphragm relaxes and domes
Decreased thoracic volume
Increased intrathoracic/intrapulmonary pressure

Question 25

orth/o

Answer 25

Straight

Question 26

-pnoea

Answer 26

Breathing