Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

Medical Terminology > Chapter 12: Respiratory System > Flashcards

Chapter 12: Respiratory System Flashcards

(106 cards)

Start Studying
1
Q

Tubes that bifurcate from the windpipe

A

Bronchi

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Uppermost portion of the lung

A

Apex

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Space between the lungs in the chest

A

Mediastinum

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Nasopharyngeal lymphatic tissue

A

Adenoids

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Pulmonary parenchyma

A

Alveoli and bronchioles

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Removal of the voice box

A

Laryngectomy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Phren/o

A

Diaphragm

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Medical term for a condition of deceased oxygen in the blood

A

Hypoxemia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Type of pneumoconiosis

A

Asbestosis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Breathing is easier in an upright position

A

Orthopnea

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Collection of pus in the pleural cavity

A

Pyothorax

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Sharp, short blows to the surface of the chest

A

Percussion

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

The P in DPT stands for

A

Pertussis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Stridor occurs in which upper respiratory disease

A

Croup

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Difficult breathing

A

Dyspnea

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Bronchial airway obstruction makes by paroxymal dyspnea, wheezing, and cough

A

Asthma

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Collapsed lung

A

Atelectasis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Material is expelled from the lungs

A

Expectoration

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Localized area of pus formation in the lungs

A

Pulmonary abscess

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Spitting up blood from the lungs

A

Hemoptysis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Tube is placed through the mouth to the trachea to establish an airway

A

Endotracheal intubation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

PPD

A

Tuberculin test

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Airway obstruction associated with emphysema and chronic bronchitis

A

COPD

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

Hypercapnia

A

High carbon dioxide levels in the blood

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Adenoid/o
Adenoids
26
Alveol/o
Alveolus, air sac
27
Bronch/o
Bronchial tube
28
Bronchi/o
Bronchus
29
Bronchiol/o
Bronchiole, small bronchus
30
Capn/o
Carbon dioxide
31
Coni/o
Dust
32
Cyan/o
Blue
33
Epiglott/o
Epiglottis
34
Laryng/o
Larynx, voice box
35
Lob/o
Lobe of the lung
36
Mediastin/o
Mediastinum
37
Nas/o
Nose
38
Orth/o
Straight, upright
39
Ox/o
Oxygen
40
Pector/o
Chest
41
Pharyng/o
Pharynx, throat
42
Phon/o
Voice
43
Phren/o
Diaphragm
44
Pleur/o
Pleura
45
Pneum/o
Air, lung
46
Pneumon/o
Lung
47
Pulmon/o
Lung
48
Rhin/o
Nose
49
Sinus/o
Sinus cavity
50
Spir/o
Breathing
51
Tel/o
Complete
52
Thorac/o
Chest
53
Tonsill/o
Tonsils
54
Trache/o
Trachea, windpipe
55
-ema
Condition
56
-osmia
Smell
57
-pnea
Breathing
58
-ptysis
Spitting
59
-sphyxia
Pulse
60
-thorax
Pleural cavity, chest
61
Branches of the windpipe that lead to the lungs are the
Bronchi
62
The region between the lungs in the chest cavity is the
Mediastinum
63
Collections of lymph tissue in the orophraynx are the
Palatine tonsils
64
Air sacs of the lungs are called
Alveoli
65
The outer fold of pleura lying closest to the ribs is called
Parietal pleura
66
Thin hairs attracted to the mucous membrane lining the respiratory tract are
Cilia
67
The voice box is called the
Larynx
68
Middle region where bronchi, blood vessels and nerves enter and exit the lungs is the
Hilum
69
Air containing cavities in the bones around the nose are the
Paranasal sinus
70
The lid-like piece of cartilage that covers the voice box is the
Epiglottis
71
The gas produced by cells and exhaled through the lungs is called
Carbon dioxide
72
Divisions of the lungs are called
Lobes
73
The essential cells of the lung that perform its main function are the pulmonary
Parenchyma
74
Breathing in air
Inspiration
75
Dilation of the bronchi
Bronchiectasis
76
Lack of or no sense of smell
Anosmia
77
Pertaining to the diaphragm
Phrenic
78
Air in the pleura space
Pneumothorax
79
Excessive carbon dioxide in the blood
Hypercapnia
80
Spitting up blood
Hemoptysis
81
Hoarseness, voice impairment
Dysphonia
82
Breathing is possible in only an upright position
Orthopnea
83
Nosebleed
Epistaxis
84
Pertaining to containing pus
Purulent
85
Fine cracking sound heard in auscultation
Rales
86
Listening to sounds within the body
Auscultation
87
Area of dead tissue in the lung
Pulmonary infarction
88
Hyperinflation of air sacs with destruction of alveolar walks
Emphysema
89
Inflammation of tubes leading from the trachea (over a lung period of time)
Chronic bronchitis
90
Spasm and narrowing of bronchi leading to airway obstruction
Asthma
91
Lung or portion of a lung is collapsed
Atelectasis
92
Malignant neoplasm originating in a bronchus
Bronchogenic carcinoma
93
Whooping cough; bacterial infection of the pharynx
Pertussis
94
Inherited disease of exocrine glands leading to airway obstruction
Cystic fibrosis
95
Type of pneumoconiosis; dust particles are inhaled
Asbestosis
96
Excessive development of adenoids
Adenoid hypertrophy
97
Fast breathing
Tachypnea
98
Pain associated with inflammation of irritated pleura
Pleurodynia
99
Clot or other material lodged in vessels of the lung
Pulmonary embolism
100
Collection of fluid in air sacs and bronchioles
Pulmonary edema
101
Large collection of pus in the lungs
Pulmonary abscess
102
Tube is placed through the mouth into the trachea to establish an airway
Endotracheal intubation
103
Fluid is injected into the bronchi and then removed for examination
Bronchioalveolar lavage
104
URI
Upper respiratory infection
105
PFT
Pulmonary function test
106
COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Medical Terminology (21 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions