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