Which of the Following Roots Pertains to the Process of Respiration

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following roots pertains to the process of respiration?

• A) adenoid/o
• B) bronchiol/o
• C) lob/o
• D) ox/o
• E) thorac/o

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Definitions:

Airway Obstruction

A blockage in the breathing passages that can be partial or complete, posing a serious risk to the affected individual.

Cardiopulmonary Arrest

A medical emergency characterized by the cessation of both heart and lung function.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

An emergency procedure combining chest compressions with artificial ventilation to manually preserve intact brain function in a person who is in cardiac arrest.

Chest Compressions

A life-saving technique that involves pressing on the chest of someone who has had a cardiac arrest, to maintain blood circulation.