HLTH215 Week 8 Quiz Attempt 1 Summer 2025 University of Maryland

Week 8 Quiz Attempt 1


Question 1
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Result: 4 out of 4 points possible

What does the root word rhin/o mean?
1. Bronchiole
2. Correct:
Nose
Correct answer
3. Lung
4. Pharynx
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Rhin/o means nose. Rhinoplasty is an example in which plastic surgery of the nose is
done.
Question 2
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Result: 4 out of 4 points possible

Which suffix means breathing?
1. -capnia
2. Correct:
-pnea
Correct answer
3. -oxea
4. -phonia
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The suffix -pnea means breathing. As you can see in the medical terms section of this chapter,
each definition relating to breathing is for a word ending in -pnea.

, Question 3
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Result: 4 out of 4 points possible

What are the tiny air sacs in the lungs through which gases are exchanged between
the atmosphere and the blood in respiration?
1. Correct:
Alveoli
Correct answer
2. Nasal cavity
3. Bronchial tree
4. Diaphragm
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Alveoli—The tiny air sacs in the lungs through which gases are exchanged between the
atmosphere and the blood in respiration (singular: alveolus); an alveolus, in general, is a
small hollow or cavity; the term also applies to the bony socket for a tooth.
Question 4
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Result: 4 out of 4 points possible

What’s the main type of tissue in the voice box?
1. Correct:
Cartilage
Correct answer
2. Muscle
3. Epithelial
4. Nervous
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The larynx is also known as the voice box. This can be found located just below the pharynx. It
holds the vocal folds or cords. There are nine pieces of cartilage that make up the voice box.
Question 5
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