Question

what does the combining form pneum/o mean?
○ a. lungs
○ b. larynx
○ c. pharynx
○ d. nose

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of the combining form "pneum/o", we recall medical terminology. "Pneum/o" is a combining form related to the lungs (e.g., pneumonia affects the lungs). The larynx (b) is related to "laryng/o", pharynx (c) to "pharyng/o", and nose (d) to "rhin/o". So the correct option is a.

Answer:

a. lungs