Human Anatomy and Physiology Quiz
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What is a pandemic?

An epidemic that is geographically widespread

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?

Membrane that lines the abdominal cavity.

What is peritonitis?

<p>Inflammation of the peritoneum.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is phenylketonuria (PKU)?

<p>A genetic disorder in which an essential digestive enzyme is missing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is physiology?

<p>The study of body function</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does "posterior" mean?

<p>Toward the back.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does "proximal" mean?

<p>Closer to the point of attachment</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the retroperitoneal space located?

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

What does the thoracic cavity contain?

<p>Contains heart and lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the transverse plane?

<p>Horizontal division of the body into upper and lower portions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the umbilicus?

<p>Navel, belly button</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does "ventral" mean?

<p>Toward the belly</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are stem cells?

<p>Unspecialized cells that are able to renew themselves for long periods of time by cell division</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is vector-borne transmission?

<p>The use of an animal to spread an organism from one person or place to another</p> Signup and view all the answers

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!

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