Chapter 2 The human body in health and disease

Question 1

Anatomic reference systems

Answer 1

terms used to describe the location of body planes, directions, and cavities. It includes body planes, body directions, body cavities, and structural units.

Question 2

Structures of the body

Answer 2

the cells, tissues, and glands that form the body systems that work together to enable the body to function properly

Question 3

genetics

Answer 3

the genetic components that transfer characteristics from parents to their child

Question 4

tissues

Answer 4

a group of similarly specialized cells that work together to perform specific functions

Question 5

glands

Answer 5

A group of specialized cells that is capable of producing secretions

Question 6

body systems and related organs

Answer 6

organs are somewhat independent parts of the body that perform specific functions organs with related functions are organized into body systems.

Question 7

pathology

Answer 7

the study of the nature and cause of disease that involve changes in structure and function