Multiple Choice
Match each definition with the correct term.
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Ch.12 Respiratory System
Respiratory System: Word Building
Multiple Choice
A condition caused by inhaling dust particles which causes lung damage.
A
Pneumonia.
B
Pneumoconiosis.
C
Asphyxia.
D
Anthracosis.
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Understand the definition of the condition described. The problem states it is caused by inhaling dust particles and results in lung damage.
Step 2: Review the medical terms provided as options: Pneumonia, Pneumoconiosis, Asphyxia, and Anthracosis.
Step 3: Recall that Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs, not specifically caused by dust inhalation.
Step 4: Recognize that Asphyxia refers to a condition caused by lack of oxygen, unrelated to dust particles.
Step 5: Identify that Pneumoconiosis is a group of lung diseases caused by inhaling certain dusts, leading to lung damage, making it the correct term for the condition described.