Exam 4: The Human Body in Health and Disease

The term superior means "toward the head end or upper part of the body."

The kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra are all part of the ________ system.

The study of disease is called ________.

A disease is called acute when it starts abruptly and has a short duration.

The ________ plane is a horizontal plane dividing the body into superior and inferior portions.

When a body is erect with palms, toes, and face pointing forward, the position is referred to as:

What term is used to describe a disease process caused by bacteria or other microorganisms?

The ________ system includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

Organs of the male and female ________ systems include the ovaries, testes, penis, and vagina.

Sonography or ________ imaging is a test that uses sound waves to produce diagnostic images.

This abdominal region contains the navel (belly button).

The body position that is commonly used as a reference is known as the anatomical position. It is an erect posture with the face downward, arms at the sides, palms of the hands facing forward, and legs together with the feet pointing forward.

The body system that contains mammary glands is the:

The study of body structure is:

This body system senses changes in the environment, integrates information, and initiates body responses.

The medical term for the chest cavity is the ________ cavity.

The smallest living structure in the body is a tissue.

The umbilical region is located:

When a group of organs works together to perform a common function, this is called an organ ________.

When similar cells are arranged or grouped together, they create a ________.