How Does an Initialism Differ from an Acronym

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Multiple Choice

How does an initialism differ from an acronym?

• A) An initialism is more likely to be misinterpreted than an acronym because it can have more than one meaning.
• B) The individual letters are pronounced in an initialism rather than being read as a word like an acronym.
• C) An initialism includes periods between the letters in the abbreviation while an acronym does not include periods.
• D) Initialisms are frowned upon by the Institute for Safe Medical Practices while acronyms are acceptable to this group.

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Definitions:

Pleural Cavity

The slender space filled with fluid located between the dual layers of the pleura that encase each lung.

Respiratory System

The body system consisting of organs and structures responsible for the intake of oxygen and the expulsion of carbon dioxide.

Lungs

Respiratory organs in the chest that intake oxygen and expel carbon dioxide as part of the breathing process.

Respiration

The process by which living organisms exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide, crucial for energy production and metabolic functions.