Match each definition with the correct term.
-phlegm
A)also known as a sore throat
B)inflammation of the pleura
C)pain in the pleura
D)thick mucus
E)inflammation of the lungs

Question

Match each definition with the correct term.​
-phlegm
A)also known as a sore throat
B)inflammation of the pleura​
C)pain in the pleura​
D)thick mucus​
E)inflammation of the lungs​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Phlegm is a thick mucus.

Answer: E 
 Inflammation of the lungs is known as pneumonia.

The other choices are incorrect:
A) A sore throat is not the same as phlegm.
B) Pleurisy is inflammation of the pleura, not phlegm.
C) Pleurisy causes pain in the pleura, not phlegm.

Match Each Definition with the Correct Term.​

Match Each Definition with the Correct Term.