Question

question 6
2.5 pts
the term bronchiectasis is defined as select of the select
select options:
inflammation
constriction
dilation
spasm

question 7
2.5 pts
the combining form which means serous membrane that enfolds the lung is...
rhin/o
pleur/o
pneum/o
tub/o

Explanation:

Analyze bronchiectasis components

Using the Medical Terminology and Suffixes in Medicine knowledge points:

• The word root/combining form bronchi/ or bronchi/o refers to the bronchi (airways).
• The suffix -ectasis means dilation, expansion, or stretching.
• Therefore, bronchiectasis is defined as the dilation of the bronchi.

Analyze pleural membrane combining form

Using the Respiratory System Combining Forms knowledge point:

• The serous membrane that enfolds the lung is the pleura.
• The combining form representing the pleura is pleur/o.
• Other options: rhin/o (nose), pneum/o (air/lung), tub/o (tube).

Answer:

Question 6

The term bronchiectasis is defined as <blank>dilation</blank> of the <blank>bronchi</blank>.

Question 7

• rhin/o
• pleur/o (Correct answer)
• pneum/o
• tub/o