Question

an indentation on the medial surface of the lung, at which the bronchus enters the lung, is the: apex. diaphram. alveolus. hilum. question 61 1 pts the medical word for a collapsed lung is: asthma. empyema. pneumonia. atelectasis. question 62 1 pts a carboxyhemoglobin test is done to measure the level of carbon monoxide in a patients blood when carbon monoxide poisoning is suspected. true false

Explanation:

• For the first question: The hilum is the indentation on the medial surface of the lung where the bronchus, blood vessels, etc., enter. The apex is the top of the lung, the diaphragm is a muscle below the lungs, and an alveolus is a tiny air - sac in the lung.
• For the second question: Atelectasis is the medical term for a collapsed lung. Asthma is a respiratory condition with airway narrowing, empyema is a collection of pus in the pleural cavity, and pneumonia is an infection of the lungs.
• For the third question: A carboxyhemoglobin test measures the amount of carbon monoxide bound to hemoglobin, which is useful in cases of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning.

Answer:

• First question: hilum
• Second question: atelectasis
• Third question: True