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Which cavity contains the lungs?
Thoracic cavity
Which cavity houses the brain?
Cranial cavity
Which anatomical plane divides the body into superior and inferior portions?
Transverse plane
Which anatomical direction divides the body into equal left and right halves?
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What is the definition of a disease?
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Which category of diseases includes arthritis and cardiovascular problems?
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What are bacteria?
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What characterizes immune disorders?
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What is the meaning of the prefix 'sub-'?
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Which prefix means 'near, beside'?
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What does the root 'cephal/o' refer to?
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Which term describes a position 'toward the middle of the body'?
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What is the meaning of the prefix 'juxta-'?
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Which root pertains to the 'lower back'?
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What is the function of the integumentary system?
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Which compound functions as the main energy source for cell metabolism?
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What is the function of ATP in the cell?
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What is the role of collagen in the body?
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What is the primary function of DNA in the cell?
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What does the term 'histology' refer to?
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'Genes combined with other genes form' what structure in a cell?
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'Metabolism' refers to which of the following?
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'Lipid' is a category of organic compounds that includes which of the following?
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'Mitosis' refers to which process?
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'RNA' is involved in the manufacture of which of the following within cells?
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What does a stem cell have the capacity to develop into?
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The thoracic cavity contains the digestive and reproductive organs.
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The spinal cavity houses the spinal cord.
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The abdominopelvic cavity can be divided into four quadrants or nine regions.
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The frontal plane divides the body into superior and inferior portions.
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Viruses can live and reproduce outside of living cells.
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Protozoa are multicellular animals.
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Helminths refer to single-celled organisms.
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Fungi can cause measles.
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The prefix 'staphyl/o' refers to a grape-like cluster.
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Benign carcinoma tumors spread to other tissues.
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A nosocomial infection is acquired in a hospital setting.
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Gangrene is characterized by excessive growth of normal cells.
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Cellulitis is a localized collection of pus.
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Pandemic diseases are prevalent throughout an entire region or the world.
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A fissure is a groove or split in tissue.
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MRI eliminates the need for x-rays and contrast media.
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The endocrine system consists of individual muscles that produce hormones.
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The skeletal system includes the bones and joints of the body.
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The integumentary system includes only the skin without any associated structures.
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Homeostasis refers to a condition of internal instability and fluctuation.
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Collagen is a fibrous protein found in muscle tissue.
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DNA is the genetic compound of the cell that makes up the blood cells.
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ATP is the energy compound of the cell that stores energy needed for cell activities.
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Glucose is a complex sugar compound stored in the liver and muscles.
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RNA is an organic compound involved in the manufacture of lipids within cells.
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Stem cells have the capacity to develop into any of a variety of different cell types.
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Metabolism refers to the sum of all physical reactions but not chemical reactions within an organism.
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The nucle/o root pertains to the nucleus in a cell.
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