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3. When there is a build-up of CO 2 in the blood, a. the blood becomes more acidic, and the pH level drops b. the blood becomes less acidic, and the pH level drops c. the blood becomes more acidic, and the pH level increases d. the blood becomes less acidic, and the pH level increases 4. Which of the following is the correct pathway for air to reach the lungs during inspiration? a. mouth and nose, larynx, epiglottis, pharynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs b. mouth and nose, pharynx, epiglottis, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs c. mouth and nose, pharynx, trachea, larynx, epiglottis, bronchi, lungs d. mouth and nose, pharynx, larynx, epiglottis, trachea, bronchi, lungs 5. Emerson sleeps propped up on three pillows to breathe better. Which of the following terms best describes this condition?
a. orthopnea b. aerophagia c. pneumonitis d. aerophobia
6. Which of the following combining forms is matched with the correct definition? a. coni/o: dust b. chondr/o: cancer c. phon/o: pharynx d. spir/o: sinus 7. All of the following combining forms are matched with their correct meaning except: a. chondr/o: cartilage b. rhin/o: nose c. stomat/o: mouth d. pleur/o: lung 8. If the surgeon places a drainage tube through the patient’s chest cavity, it may be described as: a. pneumatic b. transthoracic c. intrapleural d. lobar
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