HITT 1305 Med. Term. - Ch. 2

a genetic disorder is also known as

a hereditary disorder

contamination occurs through

a lack of proper hygiene standards

packaging genetic information into chromosomes helps the cell keep

a large amount of genetic information needed, organized and compact

a registered nurse (RN) is

a licensed Healthcare professional who works in a variety of healthcare settings.

a physician assistant (PA) is

a licensed professional who works under the supervision of a physician

adenocarcinoma is

a malignant tumor that originates in glandular tissue

adenoids is

a mass of gland like lymph node tissue at the back of the upper pharynx

a transplant of an embryonic stem cell does not require

a perfect match between the patient and donor as the transplantation of adult stem cells does

an internist is

a physician focusing on the general medical care of hospitalized patients

a pediatrician is

a physician who specializes in diagnosing, treating and preventing disorders and diseases of infants and children

a helix is

a shape twisted like a spiral staircase

a body organ is

a somewhat independent part of the body that performs a specific function

embryonic stem cells potentially provide

a source for adult muscle, liver, bone or blood cells

a geneticist is

a specialist in the field of genetics

the nucleus is

a structure within the cell

an example of epidemic is

a sudden widespread outbreak of measles

epigastric region is located

above the stomach

differentiated means

having a specialized function or structure

the cardiovascular system is comprised of

heart, arteries, veins, capillaries and blood

cells for transplanting are harvested from the

hemopoietic tissue of the donor's bone marrow

genes control

hereditary disorders and all physical traits such as hair, skin and eye color

a general practitioner (GP) provides

ongoing care for patients of all ages

endemic refers to the

ongoing presence of a disease within a population, group or area

pelv means

pelvis

the reproductive system is comprised of

penis and testicles in the males

periton means

peritoneum

-al means

pertaining to

-ar means

pertaining to

-eal means

pertaining to

-ic means

pertaining to

-ior means

pertaining to

pancreas is located ________ to the stomach

posterior

gene means

producing

adipose tissue provides

protective padding, insulation and support

allied health professionals include

rolls outside of medicine, nursing and pharmacy

the integumentary system is comprised of the

skin, sebaceous glands and sweat glands

lumbar describes

the part of the back between the ribs and the pelvis

each newly-formed individual receives

two genes of each genetic trait

idiopathic means

unknown cause

mosquitoes are the most common

vectors and the diseases they transmit include malaria and West Nile virus

when the same recessive gene is inherited from both parents, the offspring

will have that condition

when a dominant gene is inherited from either parent, the offspring

will inherit that genetic condition or characteristic

-en means

within

endo- means

within

the cranial cavity is located

within the skull

the spinal cavity is located

within the spinal column

a- means

without

an example of pandemic is the

worldwide spread of AIDS

an anomaly is

a deviation from what is regarded as normal

a nonsocomial infection is

a disease acquired in a hospital or clinical setting

a pathogen is

a disease causing organism such as a virus

an Emergency Physician is

a doctor who specializes in high Acuity medicine in the ER

horizontal plane is

a flat, crosswise plane such as the horizon

a gene is

a fundamental physical and functional unit of heredity

mesentery is

a fused double layer of the parietal peritoneum that attaches parts of the intestine to the interior abdominal wall

hypertrophy is

a general increase in the bulk of a body part or organ due to an increase in the size, but not the number, of cells in the tissues

the Human Genome Project studied

a genetic code for individual people and found that it is more than 99% identical among humans throughout the world

Huntington's disease (HD) is

a genetic disorder that is passed from parent to child.

cystic fibrosis (CF) is

a genetic disorder that is present at birth and affects both the respiratory and digestive systems

a chromosome is

a genetic structure located within the nucleus of each cell

Down syndrome (DS) is

a genetic variation that is associated with the characteristic facial appearance, learning disabilities, developmental delays and physical abnormalities such as heart valve disease

a chair attrition is also known as

a gerontologist

muscular dystrophy is

a group of genetic diseases that are characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal muscles that control movement

hemophilia is

a group of hereditary bleeding disorders in which a blood-clotting factor is missing

sickle cell anemia is

a group of inherited red blood cell disorders that are transmitted by a recessive gene

a tissue is

a group or layer of similarly specialized cells that join together to perform certain specific functions

an emergency medical technician (EMT) is

a licensed healthcare professional who works in a pre-hospital setting on an ambulance, or in an emergency room

a pharmacist is

a licensed medical professional who dispenses prescribe medication to patients

a LVN is also known as

a licensed practical nurse (LPN) in certain states

a certified medical assistant (CMA) is

a medical assistant certified through the American Association of medical assistants

peritoneum is

a multi-layered membrane that protects and holds the organs in place within the abdominal cavity

an example of a nosocomial infection is

a multidrug-resistant staphylococcus aureus infection

the diaphragm is

a muscle that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities

a histologist is

a non-physician specialist who studies the microscopic structure of tissues

erythrocytes do not have

a nucleus

a nurse practitioner (NP) is

a nurse with graduate training who often works as a primary care provider

an example of a functional disorder is

a panic attack

a gametic cell mutation can be transmitted by

a parent to his or her children

a genetic disorder is

a pathological condition caused by an absent or defective gene

an internist is

a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the internal organs and related by the system

a geriatrician is

a physician who specializes in the care of older people

a pathologist is

a physician who specializes in the laboratory analysis of diseased tissue samples to confirm or establish a diagnosis

a medical coder

reviews patients medical records and assigns appropriate codes for treatment and services provided to each patient based on codes for medical diagnosis, equipment and procedures

frontal plane is located at

right angles to the sagittal plane

an infectious disease is

an illness caused by living pathogenic organisms such as bacteria and virus

an idiopathic disorder is

an illness without known cause

hypochondriac also means

an individual with an abnormal concern about his or her health

pandemic refers to

an outbreak of a disease occurring OverWatch geographic area, possibly worldwide

an iatrogenic illness is

an unfavorable response due to prescribed medical treatment

vertical plane is

an up-and-down plane that is at a right angle to the horizon

examples of artesia is the

anal artesia and pulmonary artesia

A & P abbreviation is

anatomy and physiology

posterior is opposite of

anterior

the stomach is located __________ to the pancreas

anterior

a somatic cell is

any cell in the body except the gametes

a communicable disease is

any condition that is transmitted from one person to another either directly or by indirectly contact with contaminated objects

adenonosis is

any disease or condition of a gland

contamination occurs buy failure to take

appropriate infection control precautions

no two DNA patterns are

are exactly the same, except for identical twins

geriatrics is also known

as gerontology

dors means

back

poster means

back

posterior means

back

dorsal means

back of the organ orbody

ana- means

backward

dys- means

bad

cells are the

basic structural and functional units of the body

manifest means

become evident

retro- means

behind

stem cells have many therapeutic uses such as

being transplanted from one individual to another

ventr means

belly side of the body

hypo- means

below

inferior means

below or toward the feet

hypochondriac means

below the ribs

hypogastric region is located

below the stomach

right and left hypochondriac regions are

covered by the lower ribs

the lymphatic system destroys

harmful substances such as pathogens and cancer cells in the lymph nodes

bilateral means

having two sides

cephal means

head

ili means

hip bone

endocrine glands produce

hormones

nonsocomial means

hospital acquired

NPs and PAs also work in

hospital and other Healthcare settings and usually have a master's degree

genetics is the study of

how genes are transferred from parents to their children and the role of genes in health and disease

examples of DNA are

human hair or tissue

HIV means

human immunodeficiency virus

an result of genetic engineering is the production of

human insulin from modified bacteria

there are 22

identical pairs of chromosomes plus another pair

a very small sample of DNA can be used to

identify individuals in instances such as criminal investigations, paternity suits or genealogy research

body planes are

imaginary vertical and horizontal lines used to divide the body into sections for descriptive purposes

anterior means

in the front of the body

somatic cell mutations affect the

individual but cannot be transmitted to the next generation

superior is the opposite of

inferior

adenitis means

inflammation of a gland

human DNA provides the

information essential for heredity, determining physical appearance, disease risk and other traits

medial ligament of the knee is near the

inner surface of the leg

vector describes

insects or animals such as flies, mites, fleas, ticks, rats and dogs that are capable of transmitting a disease

visceral means

internal organs

the skeletal system protects the

internal organs.

dense connective tissue forms the

joints in framework of the body

the urinary system is comprised of the

kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder and urethra

medial is opposite of

lateral

the lymphatic system is comprised of

length, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes

the use of a facemask as a precaution helps

limit this type of transmission, which is a primary cause of nonsocomial infections

retroperitoneal means

located behind the peritoneum

the basic structure of the DNA molecule is

located on the pairs of chromosomes in the nucleus of each cell

medical assistance also work in

long-term care facilities caring for the elderly

inferior means

lower

lumb means

lower back

the primary role of adult stem cells are to

maintain and repair the tissues in which they are found

some genetic disorders may

manifest at any time in life

genetic engineering is the

manipulating or splicing of genes for scientific or medical purposes

the nervous system transmits

messages throughout the body

histology is the

microscopic study of the structure, composition and function of tissues

specialized cells of the pancreas are capable of

producing insulin

embryonic stem cells can

proliferate indefinitely in a lab

erythrocytes are

red blood cells

embryonic means

referring to an embryo

the intergumentary system aids in

regulating the body temperature and water content

unless there is an excellent match between the donor and recipient, there is a possibility of

rejection

inguinal means

relating to the groin

cerebral palsy is the

results at brain damage, can be caused by premature birth or an adequate oxygen to the brain during the birth process

the location of the kidneys is _______________ with one on each side of the _____________.

retroperitoneal; spinal column

the quadrants of the abdomen are

right upper quadrant, left upper quadrant, right lower quadrant and left lower quadrant

a medical receptionist

schedules and registers patience for appointments in May also work as a medical assistant

premature birth can cause

serious health problems because the baby's body systems have not had time to form completely

an example of an iatrogenic illness is

severe burns resulting from radiation therapy

without early detection and treatment, PKU causes

severe intellectual disability formerly referred to as mental retardation

gametes are

sex cells

the 23rd pair of chromosomes determines the

sex of the individual

the sickle cell anemia trait can transmit the

sickle cell gene to their offspring

distal means

situated farthest from the midline or beginning of a body structure

posterior means

situated in the back

proximal means

situated nearest the midline or beginning of a body structure

indirect contact transmission refers to

situations in which is susceptible persons infected by contact with a contaminated surface

the digestive system eliminates

solid waste

adult stem cells are also known as

somatic stem cells

the skeletal system forms

some blood cells and stores minerals

the body cavities are

spaces within the body that contain and protect internal organs

-ologist

specialist

-ologist means

specialist

a gland is a group of

specialized epithelial cells that are capable of producing secretions

gamete means

sperm or egg

vector-borne transmission is the

spread of certain diseases due to the bite of a vector

bloodborne transmission is the

spread of disease through contact with infected blood or other bodily fluids that are contaminated by infected blood

transmission is the

spread of the disease

a certified nursing assistant (CNA) works

under the supervision of a RN to provide basic patient care

a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) works

under the supervision of a doctor or RN to provide basic patient care

adult stem cells are

undifferentiated cells found among differentiated cells in a tissue or organ

embryonic stem cells are

undifferentiated cells that are unlike any specific adult cell

disorders of the tissue are frequently due to

unknown causes

stem cells are

unspecialized cells that are able to renew themselves for long periods of time by cell division

superior means

upper

anatomic reference systems are

used to describe the locations of the structural units of the body

loose connective tissue surrounds

various organs and supports both nerve cells and blood vessels

anterior is synonymous with

ventral

blood carries

waste products to the kidneys where waste is removed by filtration

epithelial tissue also form

glands

rejection is also known as

graft-versus-host disease

proliferate means

grow rapidly

cyt means

cell

the pelvic cavity is

the space formed by the hip bones

each chromosome contains about

100,000 genes

the first complete mapping of the human genome took

13 years to complete and was published in 2003

when a sperm and ovum join, the newly-formed offspring receives

23 chromosomes from each parent for a total of 46

in a gamete, the ovum or sperm has

23 single chromosomes

somatic cells contain

46 chromosomes arranged into 23 pairs

individuals with Down Syndrome have

47 chromosomes instead of the usual 46

the thorax and abdomen are divided into

9 parts

chromosomes are made up of

DNA molecules

communicable disease abbreviation is

CD

chromazone abbreviations are

CH and chr

deoxyribonucleic acid abbreviation is

DNA

general practitioner abbreviation is

GP

nosocomial comes from the

Greek word for hospital

Huntington's disease abbreviation is

HD

examples of blood-borne transmission include

HIV, Hepatitis B and most sexually transmitted diseases

left lower quadrant

LLQ

left lower quadrant abbreviation is

LLQ

left upper quadrant

LUQ

left upper quadrant abbreviation is

LUQ

staphylococcus aureus is also known as

MRSA

physician assistant abbreviation is

PA

right lower quadrant

RLQ

right lower quadrant abbreviation is

RLQ

right upper quadrant

RUQ

right upper quadrant abbreviation is

RUQ

sexually transmitted diseases are also known as

STDs

DNA is packaged in

a chromosome as two spiraling strands that twist together to form a double helix

a medical assistant is also known as

a clinical medical assistant

pathology also means

a condition produced by disease

a communicable disease is also known as

a contagious disease

embryo is

a developing child during its first eight weeks in the womb

congenital disorders are caused by

a developmental disorder before birth, prenatal influences, premature birth or injuries during the birth process

in a female, the remaining pair consists of

XX chromosomes

in a male, the pair consist of

XY chromosomes

each child of a parent with the gene for Huntington disease has

a 50-50 chance of inheriting this defective gene

in a female, one of these 23 single chromosomes will be

a X chromosome

in a male, one of these 23 single chromosomes will be

a X or Y chromosome

a developmental disorder is also known as

a birth defect

premature birth is

a birth that occurs earlier than 37 weeks at development

hemophilia is also known as

a blood coagulation disorder characterized by spontaneous hemorrhages or severe bleeding following an injury

PKU can be detected by

a blood test performed on infants at birth

when body parts work together to perform a related function they are known as

a body system

anaplasia is

a change in the structure of cells and in their orientation to each other

a genetic mutation is

a change within the cells of the body

a gametic cell mutation is

a change within the genes and a gamete

aden/o means

gland

epithelial tissue forms

a protective covering for all of the internal and external surfaces of the body

phenylketonuria (PKU) is

a rare genetic disorder in which the essential digestive enzyme, phenylalanine hydroxylase, is missing

an example of a problem with the mother's health is

a rubella infection

cytologist is

a specialist in the study and analysis of cells

an epidemiologist is

a specialist in the study of outbreaks of diseases within a popular group

other types of cells have

a specialized roll and die after a determined lifespan

an epidemic is

a sudden and widespread outbreak of a disease within a specific population group or area

adenectomy is

a surgical removal of a gland

a membrane is

a thin layer of tissue that covers a surface, lines a cavity or divides a space or organ

frontal plane is

a vertical plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior portions

sagittal plane is

a vertical plane that divides the body into unequal right and left parts

degeneration means

a worsening condition

abdomin/o means

abdomen

-osis means

abnormal condition

-sclerosis means

abnormal hardening

adenosclerosis means

abnormal hardening of a gland

-malacia means

abnormal softening

adenomalacia means

abnormal softening of a gland

epi means

above

epi- means

above

superior means

above or toward the head

adenosclerosis is the opposite of

adenomalaysia

adenomalacia is the opposite of

adenosclerosis

the endocrine system is comprised of the

adrenal glands, gonads, pancreas, parathyroids, pineal, pituitary, Primus and thyroid

embryonic stem cells are more primitive than

adult stem cells

as the average lifespan becomes longer, a larger portion of the population are

affected by such disorders related to aging

post-mortem means

after death

pan- means

all

the dorsal cavity is located

along the back of the body and head

the ventral cavity is located

along the front of the body

A congenital disorder is

an abnormal condition that exists at the time of birth

a developmental disorder can result in

an anomaly or malfunction such as the absence of a limb or the presence of an extra toe

a post-mortem examination is also known as

an autopsy

an emergency room is also called

an emergency department

tissue specimens can be removed in

biopsies during operations or in postamortem examinations

some genetic disorders are obvious at

birth

a defect in chromosomes can lead to

birth defects

rubella infection causes

birth defects often are developed early in the pregnancy if the mother contracts this viral infection

liquid connective tissue examples are

blood and lymph

hemopoietic means

blood-forming

the hormones of the endocrine glands are secreted directly into the

bloodstream and are then transported to organs and structures throughout the body

the muscular system holds the

body erect

the muscular system moves

body fluids and generates body heat

organs form

body systems

tissues and organs are described as being organized into

body systems with specialized functions

DNA molecules contain the

body's genes

dense connective tissue examples are

bones and cartilage

the skeletal system is comprised of

bones, joints and cartilage

the child will have sickle cell anemia if the gene is transmitted by

both parents

these are common with a premature birth

breathing difficulties and heart problems

carcin means

cancerous

communicable means

capable of being transmitted

the respiratory system removes

carbon dioxide and some water waste from the body

chondr/i means

cartilage

cephalic is opposite of

caudal

eti- means

cause

parietal means

cavity wall

muscle tissue contains

cell with the specialized ability to contract and relax

stem cells can be transformed into

cells with special functions

nerve tissue contains

cells with the specialized ability to react to stimuli and to conduct electrical impulses

structural units from smallest to largest

cells, tissues, organs and body systems

caudal is the opposite of

cephalic

an example of birth injuries is

cerebral palsy

when someone coughs or sneezes,

certain pathogens can remain Airborne for a long period of time, infecting someone even after the sick person is gone

although identical twins have the DNA that is identical, they do develop

characteristics that make each of them unique, such as fingerprints.

exocrine glands secrete

chemical substances into ducts that lead either to organs or out of the body

an example of an organic disorder is

chicken pox which has a characteristic rash and caused by a virus

an example of endemic is the

common cold because it is always present within the general population

complex structural units form the ______________ body and enable it to function _______________

complete; properly

artesia describes the

congenital absence of a normal body opening or the failure of a structure to be tubular

anal artesia is the

congenital absence of the opening at the bottom end of the anus

birth injuries are

congenital disorders that were not present before the events surrounding the time of birth

home/o means

constant

Airborne transmission occurs through

contact with germs floating in the air

a telemetry unit provides

continuous cardiac monitoring for patients with heart problems not requiring intensive care

-stasis means

control

the functions of the nucleus are to

control the activities of the cell and help the cell divide

the nervous system

coordinates body functions

the four kinds of connective tissue are

dense connective, adipose, loose connective and liquid connective tissue

allied health professions are

dental hygienist, emergency medical technicians (EMT), medical interpreters, nutritionist, physical therapist, mental health practitioners, phlebotomist, radiology technicians and respiratory therapist

DNA is the abbreviation for

deoxyribonucleic acid

-trophy means

development

during the later part of life, individuals become increasingly at higher risk of

development health problems that are chronic or eventually fatal

the emergency room (ER) focuses on

diagnosing and treating life-threatening emergency medical conditions

the DNA for each individual is

different

lateral means

directions toward or near the side of the body away from the midline

-pathy means

disease also suffering, feeling and emotion

path/o means

disease also suffering, feeling and emotion

proximal is opposite of

distal

tele means

distant

quadrant means

divided into four

midsagittal plane

divides the body into equal right and left sides

Healthcare professionals caring for the well-being of patients during their lifetime include

doctors, nurses, administrative staff and allied health professionsals

a gamete cell is the only type of cell that

does not contain 46 chromosomes

posterior is synonymous with

dorsal

endocrine glands do not have

ducts

food-borne and water borne transmission is caused by

eating or drinking contaminated food or water that has not been properly treated to remove contamination or kill any pathogen present

ovum means

egg

the urinary system maintains the

electrolyte and fluid balance within the body

epidemic abbreviation is

epid

the four main types of tissues are

epithelial, connective, muscle and nerve tissue

standard position of the body is

erect and facing forward holding the arms at the sides with the hands turned so that the palms face toward the front

hyper- means

excessive

congenital means

existing at birth

the two major types of glands are

exocrine and endocrine glands

special senses are comprised of the

eyes and ears

adipose means

fat

adipose tissue is also known as

fat

each individual receives one gene from the _________ and one from the ________

father; mother

food-borne and waterborne transmission are also known as

fecal-oral transmission

embry/o means

fertilized ovum

an example of a problem caused by the mother's behavior is

fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)

the lymphatic system returns the

filtered limp to the bloodstream where it becomes plasma again

phenylalanine is found mostly in

foods that contain protein

embryonic stem cells have the important ability to

form any adult cell

-plasia means

formation

-plasm means

formative material of cells

the abdomen is divided into

four Imaginary quadrants

an example of a dominant gene is

freckles

anter means

front

anterior means

front

ventral means

front or belly side of the organ or body

embryonic stem cells are kept

frozen until needed for treatment purposes

it is the X or Y chromosome from the father that determines the

gender of the child

primary care physician (PCP) are

general practitioner, internist, pediatrician, geriatrician, nurse practitioner and physician assistants

fetal alcohol syndrome is caused by the

mother's consumption of alcohol during the pregnancy

the digestive system is comprised of the

mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver and pancreas

the muscular system makes

movement possible

the muscular system is comprised of

muscles, fascia and tendons

physi means

nature or physical

right and left iliac regions are located

near the hip bones

right and left lumbar regions are located

near the inward curve of the spine

Huntington's disease causes

nerve degeneration with symptoms that most often appear in midlife

the nervous system is comprised of

nerves, brain and spinal cord

aging is the

normal progression of the life cycle that will eventually end in death

the respiratory system is comprised of the

nose, pharynx, trachea, larynx and lungs

when a recessive gene is inherited from only one parent and a normal gene is inherited from the other parent, the offspring will

not have sickle cell anemia

undifferentiated means

not having a specialized function or structure

benign means

not life-threatening

the nucleus is surrounded by the

nuclear membrane

DNA is found in the

nucleus of all types of cells except for erythrocytes

a medical/surgical unit provides

nursing care for lower Acuity patients who are recovering from surgery or require continued drug therapy or monitoring

liquid connective tissue transports

nutrients and waste products throughout the body

identical twins are formed from

one fertilized egg that divides

tissues are organized to form

organs

connective tissues support and connect

organs and other body tissues

the dorsal cavity contains

organs of the nervous system

exo- means

out of

the reproductive system is comprised of

ovaries, uterus and vagina in females

the proximal end of the humerus forms

part of the shoulder

idi/o means

peculiar to the individual

treating a children and infants is also known as

pediatrics

a medical assistant

performs administrative and clinical tasks in a doctor's office such as coding patients medical information, measuring a patient's Vital Signs, administering injections and drawing blood

-nic means

pertaining to

-ose means

pertaining to

-tics means

pertaining to

somatic means

pertaining to the body in general

children with PKU can lead normal lives if they monitor their

phenylalanine intake

fetal alcohol syndrome is characterized by

physical and behavioral traits including growth abnormalities, mental retardation, brain damage and socialization difficulties

anatomical reference systems include

planes, directions, cavities and structural units

dem/i means

population

anterior is the opposite of

posterior

examples of problems caused by lack of adequate prenatal medical care are

premature delivery or a low birth weight baby

frequent hand-washing is essential for the

prevention of disease transmission

a functional disorder

produces symptoms for which no physiological or anatomical cause can be identified

gastr means

stomach

-ology means

study of

pathology is the

study of disease: it's nature and cause as well as a produced changes in structure and function

etiology is the

study of the causes of diseases

geriatrics is the

study of the medical problems and care of older people

inferior is opposite of

superior

the lungs are located ___________ to the diaphragm

superior

-ectomy means

surgical removal

embryonic stem cells can also be obtained from

surplus embryos produced by in vitro fertilization

an example of exocrine glands are

sweat glands

and organic disorder produces

symptoms caused by detectable physical changes in the body

caud means

tail or lower part of the body

vitro means

test tube

the abdominal cavity is simply referred to as

the abdomen

there is no physical division between

the abdominal and pelvic cavities

the abdominal and pelvic cavity are referred to as

the abdominopelvic cavity

dysplasia is

the abnormal development or growth of cells, tissues or organs

pulmonary artesia is

the absence of a pulmonary valve

umbilicus is known as

the belly button or navel

the ventral cavity contains

the body organs that sustain homeostasis

anatomic position describes

the body standing in the standard position

humerus is

the bone of the upper arm

the cranial cavity surrounds and protects

the brain

belly button or navel is

the center of the abdominal wall marking the point where the umbilical cord was attached before birth

the thoracic cavity is also known as

the chest cavity or thorax

a genome is

the complete set of genetic information of an organism

embryonic stem cells come from

the cord blood

frontal plane is also known as

the coronal plane

the dorsal cavity is divided into

the cranial cavity and spinal cavity

the groin is

the crease at the junction of the trunk with the upper end of the thighs

aplasia is

the defective development or the congenital absence of an organ or tissue

the two major body cavities are

the dorsal and ventral cavities

-metry refers to

the electronic transmission of data about the patient's heart rhythm

hyperplasia is

the enlargement of an organ or tissue because of an abnormal increase in the number of cells in the tissues

inguinal refers to

the entire lower area of the abdomen

inguinal includes

the groin

the thoracic cavity surrounds and protects

the heart and lungs

specialized cells of the heart muscle make

the heartbeat possible

an example of a dominant gene is

the hereditary disorder Huntington's disease

transverse plane is

the horizontal division of the body into supperior and inferior portions

hypoplasia is

the incomplete development of an organ or tissue

peritonitis is

the inflammation of the peritoneum

visceral peritoneum is

the inner layer of the peritoneum that surrounds the organs of the abdominal cavity

acuity refers to

the level of severity of an illness

the abdominal cavity contains

the major organs of digestion

cytoplasm is

the material within the cell membrane that is not part of the nucleus

midsagittal plane is also known as

the midline

prenatal influences are

the mother's health, her behavior, and the prenatal medical care she does or does not receive before delivery

the pelvic cavity contains

the organs of the reproductive and excretory systems

parietal peritoneum is

the outer layer of the peritoneum that lines the interior of the abdominal wall

homeostasis is

the process through which the body maintains a constant internal environment

the basic structure of the DNA molecule is

the same for all living organisms

although a child will not develop sickle cell anemia, he or she will have

the sickle cell anemia trait

the lateral ligament of the knee is near

the side of the leg

epithelium is

the specialized epithelial tissue that forms the epidermis of the skin in the surface layer of mucous membranes

endothelium is

the specialized epithelial tissue that lines the blood and lymph vessels, body cavities, glands and organs

the spinal cavity surrounds and protects

the spinal cord

droplet transmission is

the spread of diseases such as measles, cold and flu too large respiratory droplets sprayed by coughing or sneezing on to a nearby person or object

cytology is

the study of the anatomy, physiology, pathology and chemistry of the cell

physiology is

the study of the functions of the structures of the body

anatomy is

the study of the structures of the body

a secretion is

the substance produced by a gland

the ventral cavity is divided into

the thoracic, abdominal and pelvic cavities

embryonic stem cells from cord blood can be harvested at

the time of birth without danger to the mother or child

the cell membrane is

the tissue that surrounds and protects the contents of a cell from the external environment

disorders of the tissue can occur as

the tissues form before birth or appear later in life

the cord blood is found in

the umbilical cord and placenta of a newborn infant

umbilical region surrounds

the umbilicus

a transverse plane can be at

the waist or at any other level across the body

human DNA contains

thousands of genes

blood circulates

throughout the body to transport oxygen and nutrients to cells

hist means

tissue

cells form

tissues

cells are specialized and grouped together to form

tissues and organs

the function of the respiratory system is

to bring oxygen into the body for transportation to the cells

the function of the nervous system is

to coordinate the reception of stimuli

the function of the immune system is

to defend the body against invading pathogens and allergens

the function of the digestive system is

to digest ingested food so it can be absorbed into the bloodstream

the function of the urinary system is

to filter blood and remove waste

the function of the endocrine system is

to integrate all body functions

the function of the reproductive system is

to produce new life

the function of the integumentary system is

to protect the body against Invasion by bacteria

the function of the special senses are

to receive visual and auditory information and transmitted to the brain

the function of the lymphatic system is

to remove and transport waste products from the fluid between the cells

-crine means

to secrete

the function of the skeletal system is

to support and shape the body

the immune system is comprised of

tonsils, spleen, thymus, Skin & specialized blood cells

cephalic means

toward the head

caudal means

toward the lower part of the body

measles are capable of being

transmitted through multiple methods

examples of airborne transmission include

tuberculosis, measles and chicken pox

-oma means

tumor

the enlargement of hypertrophy is not due to

tumor formation

anaplasia cell development is charistic of

tumor formation in cancers

a double helix consists of

two are these strands twisted together

Huntington's disease results in

uncontrolled movements and the loss of some mental abilities