What Is the Correct Breakdown and Translation of the Abbreviation

question 77

Multiple Choice

What is the correct breakdown and translation of the abbreviation LTB?

• A) Laryngitis, tracheitis, and bronchitis: laryngo (larynx) + itis (inflammation) + tracheo (trachea) + itis (inflammation) + bronch (bronchus) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi
• B) Laryngotracheobronchitis: laryngo (larynx) + tracheo (trachea) + bronch (bronchus) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi
• C) Laryngotracheobronchitis: laryngo (larynx) + tracheo (trachea) + bronch (bronchiole) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchiole
• D) Lung test bronchoscopy: lung test broncho (bronchus) + scop (looking) + y (procedure) = procedure for looking at the lungs by placing a scope in the bronchus
• E) Lung tomographic biopsy: lung (lung) + tomo (cut) + graph (writing) + ic (pertaining to) + biopsy = biopsy of the lung using a computer to cut

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Definitions:

Brainstem

The part of the brain connecting the spinal cord to the forebrain and cerebrum, crucial for regulating vital life functions.

Reticular Formation

A complex network of neural pathways in the central core of the brainstem involved in controlling arousal and consciousness.

Thalamus

A structure in the middle of the brain that acts as a relay station, directing sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.

Cerebral Cortex

The external surface of the cerebrum, crucial for functions such as memory, attention, perception, thinking, consciousness, language, and awareness.