Save
Upgrade to remove ads
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Ch. 17

QuestionAnswer
a. Cessation of breathing 1. Apnea
b. Surgical removal of the tonsils and adenoids 22. T&A
c. Medical terminology combining form meaning tympanic membrane 13. Myringo
d. The inferior tracheal cartilage that bifurcates into the two primary bronchi 2. Carina
e. Pertaining to the oral cavity and pharynx 15. Oropharynx
f. Surgical procedure to treat intractable snoring and obstructive sleep apnea 23. UPPP
g. Medical terminology combining form meaning larynx 12. Laryngo-
h. One of the most serious complications of larynx radiation therapy that may become fatal 4. Chondroradionecrosis
i. Surgical procedure to restore normal breathing, aka septoplasty 21. SMR
j. A mass composed of cholesterol and epithelial cells that is either congenital or occurs as a complication of chronic otitis media 3. Cholesteatoma
k. Diagnostic test during which physiological variables are measured and recording during sleep; often administered to detect sleep disorders 18. Polysomnography
l. Growth that protrudes from a mucous membrane; often precancerous 17. Polyp
m. Medical terminology combining form meaning ear 16. Oto-
n. Present at birth 5. Congenital
o. Enlargement or overgrowth of a structure due to an increase in the size of cells 11. Hypertrophy
p. Medical terminology suffix relating to hardening of a structure or tissue due to a pathological occurrence 20. -sclerosis
q. Small opening between the true vocal cords 10. Glottis
r. Nosebleed 8. Epistaxis
s. Medial terminology combining form meaning nose 19. Rhino-
t. Sense of smell 14. Olfaction
u. Small cartilaginous structure that acts like a lid and closes the passageway to the larynx to prevent food from entering the airway during swallowing 7. Epiglottis
v. Type of absorbable gelatin hemostatic agent 9. Gelfoam
w. The individual’s ability to adjust to displacements of the body’s center of gravity 6. Dynamic equilibrium
Created by: khawk00
 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards