Ch 4 - Organization of the Body Flashcards

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1
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adipose

A

fatty tissue

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2
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anterior

A

in front of or before, the front side of the body

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3
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anterior

A

opposite of posterior

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4
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bilateral

A

pertaining to two sides

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5
Q

biology

A

the study of life

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6
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cytology

A

the study of cells

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7
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dehydrate

A

to remove water; to lose or be deprived of water from the body; to become dry

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8
Q

dehydrate

A

this problem causes when there is failure to replace body fluids; especially seen in the summer when it is hot or with physical activities

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9
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distal

A

away from the point of attachment or far away from the point of origin

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10
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distal

A

opposite of proximal

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11
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Histology

A

study of tissue

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12
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horizontal

A

pertaining to the horizon, of or near the horizon, lying flat, even, level

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13
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inferior

A

below or in a downward direction; m ore toward the feet or tail

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14
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inferior

A

opposite of superior

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15
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inguinal

A

pertaining to the groin, of or near the groin

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internal

A

pertaining to within or the inside

17
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internal

A

opposite of external

18
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lateral

A

to the side, away from the middle

19
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medial

A

nearest the midline or middle

20
Q

Pathology

A

any body tissue or foreign body (anything that is “in” the body but is not “original” to the body) that is removed must be sent to this department for identification by the specialist (anything from a small mole to an amputated leg)

21
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Pathology

A

study of disease

22
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Physiology

A

study of the function (nature) of living organisms

23
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posterior

A

toward the back, back side of the body

24
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posterior

A

opposite of anterior

25
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proximal

A

nearest the point of attachment or near the point or origin

26
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proximal

A

opposite of distal

27
Q

superficial

A

pertaining to the surface, on or near the surface

Ex) a skin scratch

28
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systemic

A

pertaining to the body as a whole

29
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topical

A

pertaining to a place, definite location

30
Q

topical

A

medications of this type are absorbed through the skin

31
Q

unilateral

A

pertaining to one side

32
Q

ventral

A

pertaining to the belly side, abdomen

33
Q

ventral

A

front side of the body (same as anterior)