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What is the term for an epidemic that is geographically widespread?
What is the term for an epidemic that is geographically widespread?
The peritoneum is a membrane that lines the abdominal cavity.
The peritoneum is a membrane that lines the abdominal cavity.
True
What genetic disorder is caused by the absence of an essential digestive enzyme?
What genetic disorder is caused by the absence of an essential digestive enzyme?
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
The _____ cavity contains the heart and lungs.
The _____ cavity contains the heart and lungs.
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Match the following medical terms with their definitions:
Match the following medical terms with their definitions:
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What does the term 'retroperitoneal' refer to?
What does the term 'retroperitoneal' refer to?
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Individuals with hemophilia can expect their blood to clot normally.
Individuals with hemophilia can expect their blood to clot normally.
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What term describes unspecialized cells that can renew themselves?
What term describes unspecialized cells that can renew themselves?
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The area of the abdomen located below the umbilical region is known as the _____ region.
The area of the abdomen located below the umbilical region is known as the _____ region.
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Which of the following best defines 'vector-borne transmission'?
Which of the following best defines 'vector-borne transmission'?
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Which term refers to a disease that spreads from person to person?
Which term refers to a disease that spreads from person to person?
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Congenital disorders are conditions typically acquired later in life.
Congenital disorders are conditions typically acquired later in life.
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What is the primary function of mesentery in the body?
What is the primary function of mesentery in the body?
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A _____ infection is acquired in a hospital or healthcare facility.
A _____ infection is acquired in a hospital or healthcare facility.
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What does the term 'adenectomy' refer to?
What does the term 'adenectomy' refer to?
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Anaplasia indicates a normal structure and orientation of cells.
Anaplasia indicates a normal structure and orientation of cells.
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Which region of the abdomen is located in the upper middle area?
Which region of the abdomen is located in the upper middle area?
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What does the prefix 'exo-' mean?
What does the prefix 'exo-' mean?
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The term ______ refers to the study of body structure.
The term ______ refers to the study of body structure.
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Dysplasia refers to normal growth or development of cells.
Dysplasia refers to normal growth or development of cells.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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What does 'endemic' mean in the context of diseases?
What does 'endemic' mean in the context of diseases?
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The _____ plane divides the body into equal left and right halves.
The _____ plane divides the body into equal left and right halves.
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Which term describes the abnormal hardening of a gland?
Which term describes the abnormal hardening of a gland?
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Which type of glands release hormones directly into the bloodstream?
Which type of glands release hormones directly into the bloodstream?
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Chromosomes are found in the cytoplasm of cells.
Chromosomes are found in the cytoplasm of cells.
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What does the term 'poster/o' refer to?
What does the term 'poster/o' refer to?
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Caudal means ______ in anatomical terms.
Caudal means ______ in anatomical terms.
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Which suffix indicates a specialist in a particular field?
Which suffix indicates a specialist in a particular field?
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Study Notes
Pandemic
- An epidemic that is geographically widespread.
Pelvic Cavity
- The space formed by the hip bones.
- Contains primarily the organs of the reproductive and excretory systems.
Peritoneum
- Membrane that lines the abdominal cavity.
- Inflammation of the peritoneum is called peritonitis.
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
- A genetic disorder.
- An essential digestive enzyme is missing.
Physiology
- The study of body function.
- Posterior means toward the back.
Proximal
- Closer to the point of attachment.
Retroperitoneal
- Located behind the peritoneum.
Thoracic Cavity
- Contains the heart and lungs.
Transverse Plane
- A horizontal division of the body into upper and lower portions.
Umbilicus
- The navel, or belly button.
Ventral
- Toward the belly.
Stem Cells
- Unspecialized cells that can renew themselves for a long time.
- Able to renew themselves by cell division.
Vector-borne Transmission
- The use of an animal to spread an organism from one person or place to another.
Hemophilia
- A genetic disorder affecting clotting ability.
- Severe bleeding from minor injuries.
- Often inherited and primarily affects males.
Histology
- The microscopic study of tissues.
- Examines tissue to study their structure, function, and abnormalities.
Homeostasis
- The process of maintaining a relatively stable internal environment in organisms.
Hyperplasia
- An increase in the number of cells in a tissue or organ.
Hypertrophy
- An increase in the size of cells, which enlarges the tissue or organ.
- Often seen in muscle tissue due to exercise.
Hypogastric Region
- Area of the abdomen below the umbilical (navel) region and above the pubic region.
- Also called the suprapubic region.
Hypoplasia
- Undervelopment of an organ or tissue.
- Results in a smaller than normal organ or tissue size.
- Usually due to a developmental anomaly.
Iatrogenic Illness
- Illness caused by medical examination, treatment, or diagnostic procedures.
Idiopathic Disorder
- A disease or condition with an unknown cause.
Infectious Disease
- A disease caused by pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites).
- Can spread directly or indirectly between individuals.
- Examples: flu, tuberculosis, malaria
Inguinal Region
- The groin region, where the lower abdomen meets the thigh.
- Includes structures like the inguinal ligament and canal.
Medial
- Refers to a position closer to the midline of the body.
Mesentery
- A fold of the peritoneum that attaches intestines to the abdominal wall.
- Provides stability, and carries blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics to the intestines.
Midsagittal/Median Plane
- Divides the body into equal left and right halves.
Nosocomial Infection
- An infection acquired in a hospital or healthcare facility.
- Not present at the time of admission.
Communicable Disease
- A disease that spreads from person to person.
Congenital Disorder
- A condition present at birth, often due to genetic or environmental factors.
Cytoplasm
- The gel-like material inside a cell, excluding the nucleus.
Distal
- Farther from the center of the body or a point of attachment.
Dorsal
- Refers to the back or rear side of the body.
Dysplasia
- Abnormal growth or development of cells or tissues.
Endemic
- A disease that is regularly found in a specific area or group.
Endocrine Glands
- Glands that release hormones directly into the bloodstream.
Epidemic
- A widespread outbreak of a disease in a specific area.
Epigastric Region
- The upper middle area of the abdomen.
Etiology
- The study of disease causes.
Exocrine Glands
- Glands that release substances through ducts to surfaces or body cavities.
Functional Disorder
- A condition with impaired function but no structural abnormalities.
Genetic Disorder
- A disease caused by DNA abnormalities.
Geriatrician
- A doctor specializing in elderly care.
Adenectomy
- Surgical removal of a gland.
Adenocarcinoma
- A cancerous tumor of glandular tissue.
Adenoma
- A noncancerous (benign) tumor of glandular tissue.
Adenomalacia
- Abnormal softening of a gland.
Adenosclerosis
- Abnormal hardening of a gland.
Anaplasia
- A change in the structure of cells and their orientation to each other.
Anatomy
- The study of body structure
Anomaly
- A deviation from normal structure or function
Ansoteric
- Front of the body
Aplasia
- Lack of development
Caudal
- Toward the tail
Cephalic
- Toward the head
Chromosome
- Threadlike structure of nucleic acids and proteins carrying genetic information.
Bloodborne Transmission
- Spread of a disease by contact with blood or other blood-contaminated body fluids.
Exo-
- Out of, outside, away from
Histo-
- Tissue
-ologist
- Specialist
-ology
- Science or study of
Path/o (-pathy)
- Disease, suffering, feeling, emotion
Plas/i, Plas/o (-plasia)
- Development, growth, formation
Poster/o
- Behind, toward the back
-stasis, -static
- Control, maintenance of a constant level
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Test your knowledge on essential human physiology concepts, including definitions and functions of various body cavities and systems. This quiz covers topics from pelvic cavity to stem cells and vector-borne diseases. Perfect for students and healthcare enthusiasts!
