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What is a pandemic?
What is a pandemic?
An epidemic that is geographically widespread
What is the pelvic cavity?
What is the pelvic cavity?
The space formed by the hip bones; contains primarily the organs of the reproductive and excretory systems
What is the peritoneum?
What is the peritoneum?
Membrane that lines the abdominal cavity.
What is peritonitis?
What is peritonitis?
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What is phenylketonuria (PKU)?
What is phenylketonuria (PKU)?
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What is physiology?
What is physiology?
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What does "posterior" mean?
What does "posterior" mean?
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What does "proximal" mean?
What does "proximal" mean?
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Where is the retroperitoneal space located?
Where is the retroperitoneal space located?
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What does the thoracic cavity contain?
What does the thoracic cavity contain?
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What is the transverse plane?
What is the transverse plane?
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What is the umbilicus?
What is the umbilicus?
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What does "ventral" mean?
What does "ventral" mean?
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What are stem cells?
What are stem cells?
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What is vector-borne transmission?
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Study Notes
Pandemic
- An epidemic that is geographically widespread.
Pelvic Cavity
- Space formed by hip bones, primarily reproductive and excretory organs.
Peritoneum
- Membrane lining the abdominal cavity.
Peritonitis
- Inflammation of the peritoneum.
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
- Genetic disorder; missing essential digestive enzyme.
Physiology
- Study of body function.
Posterior
- Toward the back.
Proximal
- Closer to the point of attachment.
Retroperitoneal
- Located behind the peritoneum.
Thoracic Cavity
- Contains 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 through cell division.
Vector-Borne Transmission
- Use of an animal to spread an organism from one person or place to another.
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Test your knowledge on various topics related to human anatomy and physiology, including structures, functions, and medical conditions. This quiz covers a range of terms from the pelvic cavity to stem cells and more. Challenge yourself and see how much you really know about the human body!