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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term 'hypercapnea' derived from?

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

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

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>False (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of blood?

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

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

<p>Thermoregulation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of blood clotting?

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

Which of the following is a protective function of blood?

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

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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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