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What term describes an epidemic that is geographically widespread?

  • pelvic cavity
  • physiology
  • peritonitis
  • pandemic (correct)

The umbilicus refers to the region of the back.

False (B)

What is the primary function of stem cells?

to renew themselves for long periods of time by cell division

The _____ cavity contains the heart and lungs.

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Match the following terms with their definitions:

<p>proximal = Closer to the point of attachment thoracic cavity = Contains heart and lungs retroperitoneal = Located behind the peritoneum vector-borne transmission = The use of an animal to spread an organism from one person or place to another</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to inflammation of the membrane that lines the abdominal cavity?

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

The thoracic cavity is located behind the abdominal cavity.

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What is the primary function of stem cells?

<p>To renew themselves and differentiate into various cell types.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A _____ transmission refers to the use of an animal to spread an organism from one person or place to another.

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Match the following terms to their correct definitions:

<p>Proximal = Closer to the point of attachment Ventral = Toward the belly Transverse plane = Horizontal division of the body into upper and lower portions Posterior = Toward the back</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for inflammation of the peritoneum?

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

The pelvic cavity is primarily involved with the organs of the respiratory system.

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

What does the term 'retroperitoneal' indicate?

<p>Located behind the peritoneum</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ cavity is known to contain the heart and lungs.

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Match the following terms with their correct definitions:

<p>Vector-borne transmission = Use of an animal to spread an organism Proximal = Closer to the point of attachment Ventral = Toward the belly Transverse plane = Horizontal division of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Pandemic

A widespread epidemic.

Pelvic Cavity

Hip bone space holding repro/excretory organs.

Peritoneum

Membrane lining abdominal cavity.

Peritonitis

Inflammation of the peritoneum.

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Phenylketonuria (PKU)

Missing digestive enzyme.

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Physiology

Study of body functions.

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Posterior

Toward the back.

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Proximal

Closer to attachment point.

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Retroperitoneal

Behind the peritoneum.

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Thoracic Cavity

Contains heart and lungs.

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Transverse Plane

Horizontal body division.

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Umbilicus

Navel, belly button.

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Ventral

Toward the belly.

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Stem Cells

Unspecialized, self-renewing cells.

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Vector-borne transmission

Using an animal to spread disease from one place or person to another.

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Pandemic definition

A widespread epidemic across large geographic regions.

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Pelvic cavity location

Hip bones enclose space, housing reproduction and excretion organs.

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Peritoneum function

Membrane lining abdominal cavity.

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Peritonitis cause

Inflammation of the peritoneum membrane.

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Phenylketonuria (PKU)

Genetic cause, missing digestive enzyme.

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Physiology field

Study of living organisms' functions.

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Posterior direction

Toward the back of the body.

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Proximal location

Closer to the point of attachment.

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Retroperitoneal location

Behind the peritoneum membrane.

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Thoracic cavity contents

Heart and lungs housed in the chest.

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Transverse plane division

Horizontal cut, upper & lower halves.

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Umbilicus location

Belly button.

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Ventral direction

Toward the belly side.

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Stem cells function

Unspecialized cells, renew themselves.

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Vector-borne transmission

Animal carrier of disease transfer.

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Pandemic

A widespread epidemic geographically.

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Pelvic Cavity

Space enclosed by hip bones, containing reproductive/excretory organs.

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Peritoneum

Membrane lining the abdominal cavity.

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Peritonitis

Inflammation of the peritoneum.

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Phenylketonuria (PKU)

Genetic disorder, missing digestive enzyme.

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Physiology

Study of body function.

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Posterior

Toward the back.

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Proximal

Closer to the point of attachment.

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Retroperitoneal

Located behind the peritoneum.

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Thoracic Cavity

Chest cavity containing lungs and heart.

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Transverse Plane

Horizontal division of the body.

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Umbilicus

Navel; belly button.

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Ventral

Toward the belly.

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Stem Cells

Unspecialized cells, long-term renewal.

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Vector-borne transmission

Disease spread by an animal.

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Study Notes

Anatomy and Physiology Terms

  • Pandemic: An epidemic that is geographically widespread
  • Pelvic Cavity: The space formed by the hip bones, containing primarily reproductive and excretory organs
  • Peritoneum: Membrane lining the abdominal cavity
  • Peritonitis: Inflammation of the peritoneum
  • Phenylketonuria (PKU): A genetic disorder where an essential digestive enzyme is missing
  • Physiology: The study of body function
  • Posterior: Toward the back
  • Proximal: Closer to the point of attachment
  • Retroperitoneal: Located behind the peritoneum
  • Thoracic Cavity: Contains the heart and lungs
  • Transverse Plane: Horizontal division of the body into upper and lower portions
  • Umbilicus: Navel, belly button
  • Ventral: Toward the belly
  • Stem Cells: Unspecialized cells that renew themselves for long periods.
  • Cell Division: Process of stem cells renewing themselves
  • Vector-borne Transmission: Spread of an organism from one person/place to another by an animal.

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