Question

pearson | word part prescription : ch 10

lung

thorac/o

pector/o

pneumon/o

ventilat/o

Explanation:

Identify the target term

Using the Respiratory Terminology knowledge point, we identify the target English term provided at the top of the screen: "lung".

Analyze the combining form options

Using the Combining Forms knowledge point:

• thorac/o refers to the chest or thorax.
• pector/o refers to the chest.
• pneumon/o refers to the lungs or air.
• ventilat/o refers to the process of breathing or moving air.

Match target to correct combining form

Using the Respiratory Terminology and Combining Forms knowledge points, the combining form that specifically means "lung" is pneumon/o.

Answer:

• (A) thorac|o
• (B) pector|o
• (C) pneumon|o (Correct answer)
• (D) ventilat|o