Match Each Definition with the Correct Term

question 78

Multiple Choice

Match each definition with the correct term.
-emphysema

• A)also known as a nosebleed
• B)accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity
• C)accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity
• D)progressive loss of lung function due to destruction of the alveoli
• E)spitting of blood or blood-stained sputum

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Definitions:

Olecranon Process

The bony projection of the ulna at the elbow, which forms the point of the elbow and serves as an attachment for muscles of the forearm.

Ulna

A bone in the forearm that is located on the side opposite to the thumb, playing a key role in the movement of the wrist and elbow.

Intervertebral Disk

A structure located between the vertebrae in the spine, acting as a shock absorber and allowing flexibility.

Thoracic Region

The central part of the body located between the neck and the abdomen, encased by the ribcage and containing the heart and lungs.