ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY OF THE HEART

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which term refers to the lungs?
A
Hepatic
B
Coronary
C
Pulmonary
D
Thoracic
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Pulmonary means pertaining to the lungs.

Detailed explanation-2: -The word pulmonary is used to describe issues pertaining to the lungs. It is derived from the Latin root word pulmo, which means lung. If someone has pulmonary disease, this means they have a lung disease, which may affect their ability to breathe well.

Detailed explanation-3: -Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. It includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

Detailed explanation-4: -The lungs are the centerpiece of your respiratory system. Your respiratory system also includes the trachea (windpipe), muscles of the chest wall and diaphragm, blood vessels, and other tissues. All of these parts make breathing and gas exchange possible.

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