Understanding Hypoxaemia, Hypoxia, and Hypercapnea
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What does the prefix 'hypo-' mean in a medical term?

  • excessive
  • high
  • low (correct)
  • normal
  • What is the term for low tissue oxygen levels?

  • Hypercapnea
  • Hypoxaemia
  • Hypoxia (correct)
  • Hyperoxia
  • What is the term for high CO2 levels in the blood?

  • Hypercapnea (correct)
  • Hyperoxia
  • Hypoxaemia
  • Hypoxia
  • What is the suffix '-aemia' related to in a medical term?

    <p>blood concentration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term 'hypercapnea' derived from?

    <p>Greek words for 'high' and 'smoke'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The prefix 'hypo-' in a medical term implies elevated levels of a substance.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term 'hypoxia' can be used interchangeably with 'hypoxaemia'.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The suffix '-cyte' is related to smoke in a medical term.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term 'hypercapnea' implies low CO2 levels in the blood.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term 'hypoxaemia' is used to describe low oxygen levels in the tissues.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their meanings:

    <p>Hypoxaemia = Low oxygen levels in the blood Hypoxia = Low tissue oxygen levels Hypercapnea = High CO2 levels in the blood Hypercapnia = High CO2 levels in the blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following prefixes/suffixes with their meanings in medical terms:

    <p>Hypo- = Low -aemia = Blood concentration Hyper- = Elevated -cyte = Cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Associate the following roots/suffixes with their medical term meanings:

    <p>Ox- = Oxygen -capnos = Smoke -emia = Blood concentration -cyte = Cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following prefixes/suffixes with their roles in building medical terms:

    <p>Hyper- = Implies elevated levels Hypo- = Implies low levels -aemia = Suffix related to blood concentration -cyte = Suffix related to cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Connect the following terms based on their related meanings:

    <p>Hypoxemia = Low oxygen levels in the blood Hypercapnia = High CO2 levels in the blood Hypoxia = Low tissue oxygen levels Hypercapnea = High CO2 levels in the blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary functions of blood in the body?

    <p>To transport oxygen and nutrients to cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of blood?

    <p>Storing genetic information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process by which blood helps to regulate body temperature?

    <p>Thermoregulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of blood clotting?

    <p>To stop bleeding and promote healing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a protective function of blood?

    <p>Preventing infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Hypoxaemia: low oxygen levels in the blood
    • Hypoxia: low tissue oxygen levels (may be used to mean hypoxaemia)
    • Hypercapnea: high CO2 levels in the blood
    • Etymology of terms:
      • Hypo- means low
      • Ox- means oxygen
      • -aemia means blood concentration
      • Hyper- means elevated
      • -capnos means smoke
      • -cyte means cell

    Functions of Blood

    • Transportation:
      • O2 and nutrients to cells
      • Waste products and CO2 away from cells
      • Hormones to their target cells
    • Regulation:
      • Maintenance of a normal body temperature (thermoregulation)
      • Fluid and electrolyte balance
    • Protection:
      • Clotting
      • Preventing infection (immune)

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    Learn about hypoxaemia (low oxygen levels in the blood), hypoxia (low tissue oxygen levels), and hypercapnea (high CO2 levels in the blood) with their respective meanings and terms. This quiz will help you differentiate between these related but distinct concepts.

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