Question

1. which of the following word parts means windpipe?

tracheo-
phreno-
pneumo-
stetho-

1. the disease of crypto/cocc/o/sis is a ______ that can infect the lungs, skin, brain (cns), bones, and urinary tract causing death.

rickettsia
bacterium
budding yeast fungus
virus

Explanation:

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To solve this, we analyze each word part:

• Tracheo-: Refers to the trachea (windpipe).
• Phreno-: Relates to the diaphragm.
• Pneumo-: Relates to the lungs/air.
• Stetho-: Relates to the chest (used in stethoscope).

So "Tracheo-" means windpipe.

Cryptococcosis is caused by Cryptococcus, a budding yeast fungus. Rickettsia, bacterium, and virus are incorrect as Cryptococcus is a fungus.

Answer:

Tracheo-

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