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Which body system is responsible for transporting blood throughout the body?
Which body system is responsible for transporting blood throughout the body?
- Urinary system
- Respiratory system
- Digestive system
- Cardiovascular system (correct)
What is the main function of the lymphatic system?
What is the main function of the lymphatic system?
- Produce offspring
- Help protect the body from foreign materials (correct)
- Eliminate soluble waste
- Break down and absorb nutrients
Which system is responsible for obtaining oxygen needed for metabolism and eliminating carbon dioxide?
Which system is responsible for obtaining oxygen needed for metabolism and eliminating carbon dioxide?
- Nervous system
- Urinary system
- Digestive system
- Respiratory system (correct)
Which body system is involved in the coordination and control of the body?
Which body system is involved in the coordination and control of the body?
Which type of infectious agents can live and reproduce only within living cells?
Which type of infectious agents can live and reproduce only within living cells?
What is the meaning of the prefix 'staphyl/o'?
What is the meaning of the prefix 'staphyl/o'?
Which term refers to a disease that worsens in severity?
Which term refers to a disease that worsens in severity?
What is the definition of 'Lesion'?
What is the definition of 'Lesion'?
Which term describes a disease that spreads from one part of the body to another?
Which term describes a disease that spreads from one part of the body to another?
What does 'Etiology' refer to in relation to diseases?
What does 'Etiology' refer to in relation to diseases?
What is the process of determining the cause and nature of an illness called?
What is the process of determining the cause and nature of an illness called?
Which instrument is used for examining the interior of the eye?
Which instrument is used for examining the interior of the eye?
What is the term for the generation of a visual image from the echoes of high-frequency sound waves traveling back from different tissues?
What is the term for the generation of a visual image from the echoes of high-frequency sound waves traveling back from different tissues?
Which term refers to a feeling of discomfort or uneasiness, often indicative of infection or other disease?
Which term refers to a feeling of discomfort or uneasiness, often indicative of infection or other disease?
What is the instrument used for listening to sounds produced within the body?
What is the instrument used for listening to sounds produced within the body?
What is the term for the process of examining the internal parts of the body?
What is the term for the process of examining the internal parts of the body?
What is the function of the integumentary system?
What is the function of the integumentary system?
Which compound is known as the energy compound of the cell?
Which compound is known as the energy compound of the cell?
What is the main energy source for metabolism?
What is the main energy source for metabolism?
Which term describes the sum of all physical and chemical reactions that occur within an organism?
Which term describes the sum of all physical and chemical reactions that occur within an organism?
What is a fibrous protein found in connective tissue?
What is a fibrous protein found in connective tissue?
What is the outer region of an organ called?
What is the outer region of an organ called?
'Anabolism' is associated with which phase of metabolism?
'Anabolism' is associated with which phase of metabolism?
Which compound is involved in the manufacture of proteins within cells?
Which compound is involved in the manufacture of proteins within cells?
What does 'cytoplasm' do?
What does 'cytoplasm' do?
The thoracic cavity contains the digestive organs.
The thoracic cavity contains the digestive organs.
The cranial cavity houses the spinal cord.
The cranial cavity houses the spinal cord.
The anatomical plane that divides the body into superior and inferior portions is the frontal plane.
The anatomical plane that divides the body into superior and inferior portions is the frontal plane.
The sagittal line divides the body into equal left and right halves.
The sagittal line divides the body into equal left and right halves.
The prefix 'circum-' means 'within'.
The prefix 'circum-' means 'within'.
The root 'cephal/o' refers to the chest area.
The root 'cephal/o' refers to the chest area.
The term 'anterior' means toward the back of the body.
The term 'anterior' means toward the back of the body.
The prefix 'sub-' means 'above'.
The prefix 'sub-' means 'above'.
The root 'viscer/o' relates to internal organs.
The root 'viscer/o' relates to internal organs.
The term 'dorsal' refers to the back or upper surface.
The term 'dorsal' refers to the back or upper surface.
Radiography uses x-rays to make a visual record of internal structures.
Radiography uses x-rays to make a visual record of internal structures.
Chemotherapy involves the use of radioactive tracers to measure blood flow.
Chemotherapy involves the use of radioactive tracers to measure blood flow.
Auscultation involves listening for sounds within the body.
Auscultation involves listening for sounds within the body.
Biopsy is the removal of a small amount of tissue for microscopic examination.
Biopsy is the removal of a small amount of tissue for microscopic examination.
Immunotherapy involves the use of chemicals to treat diseases.
Immunotherapy involves the use of chemicals to treat diseases.
An ophthalmoscope is used to examine the ears.
An ophthalmoscope is used to examine the ears.
The endocrine system produces hormones.
The endocrine system produces hormones.
The skeletal system is responsible for body movement.
The skeletal system is responsible for body movement.
The integumentary system includes the skin and its associated structures.
The integumentary system includes the skin and its associated structures.
Homeostasis refers to the body's state of internal instability.
Homeostasis refers to the body's state of internal instability.
Glucose is the main energy source for metabolism.
Glucose is the main energy source for metabolism.
An enzyme is a fibrous protein found in connective tissue.
An enzyme is a fibrous protein found in connective tissue.
RNA is involved in the manufacture of proteins within cells.
RNA is involved in the manufacture of proteins within cells.
The nucleus is the cell's control center.
The nucleus is the cell's control center.
A stem cell has the capacity to develop into only one specific cell type.
A stem cell has the capacity to develop into only one specific cell type.
Amino acids make up proteins.
Amino acids make up proteins.
Catabolism is the building phase of metabolism.
Catabolism is the building phase of metabolism.
Protease is an enzyme that digests lipids.
Protease is an enzyme that digests lipids.
