Medical Terminology __Module 2

Question 1

fundamental unit of every living thing (animal or plant)

Answer 1

cell

Question 2

epithelial

Answer 2

skin

Question 3

lymphocyte white blood cell

Answer 3

lymphocyte

Question 4

A group of similar cells working together to do a specific job

Answer 4

tissue

Question 5

A scientist who specializes in the study of tissues

Answer 5

histologist

Question 5

types of tissues:

Answer 5

epithelial
connective
skeletal
muscular
glandular
nervous

Question 5

Structure composed of several kinds of tissue
part of the body having a special function

Answer 5

Organ

Question 5

Term for organs located in the abdomen

Answer 5

abdominal viscera

Question 6

viscus
(pl.) viscera

Answer 6

internal organ

Question 7

6 Components of the abdominal viscera:

Answer 7

1. liver
2. stomach
3. intestines
4. pancreas
5. spleen
6. gallbladder.

Question 8

A groups of organs working together to perform complex functions.

Answer 8

system

Question 9

System of all the organs and glands associated with ingestion and digestion of food as it travels from the mouth to the anus.

Answer 9

digestive system

Question 10

9 Organs of the Digestive System:

Answer 10

1. mouth
2. pharynx (throat)
3. esophagus
4. stomach
5. small intestine
6. large intestine
7. liver
8. gallbladder
9. pancreas

Question 11

System of structures or organs concerned with the secretion and excretion of urinary products

Answer 11

Urinary/ Excretory system

Question 12

4 Elements of the urinary/ excretory system:

Answer 12

two kidneys
two ureters
the bladder
urethra

Question 13

System that includes the organs involved in the interchange of gases between an organism and the atmosphere

Answer 13

respiratory system

Question 14

6 Elements of the respiratory system:

Answer 14

1. nose
2. pharynx
3. larynx (voice box)
4. trachea (windpipe)
5. bronchi
6. lungs

Question 15

System that includes all organs concerned with reproduction or creating offspring.

The organs involved are different for males and females

Answer 15

Reproductive System

Question 16

4 Organs of the Male Reproductive System:

Answer 16

1. testes
2. urethra
3. penis
4. prostate gland.

Question 17

5 Organs of the Female Reproductive System:

Answer 17

1. ovaries
2. fallopian tubes
3. uterus ( womb)
4. vagina
5. mammary glands.

Question 18

System of glands that produce secretions that are discharged into the blood or lymph and circulated to all parts of the body

Answer 18

Endocrine System

Question 19

8 Elements of the Endocrine System:

Answer 19

1. thyroid gland in the neck
2. pituitary gland (at the base of the brain)
3. sex glands (ovaries and testes)
4. adrenal glands
5. pancreas
6. parathyroid glands
7. pineal gland
8. thymus gland.

Question 20

System of extremely delicate nerve cells, interlaced with each other

Answer 20

Nervous System

Question 21

3 Elements of the Nervous System:

Answer 21

1. brain
2. spinal cord
3. nerves

Question 22

2 Divisions of the Nervous System:

Answer 22

1. central nervous system the brain and spinal cord 2. peripheral nervous system all the other neural elements.

Question 23

System responsible for moving blood through the body which contains oxygen and nutrients.

Answer 23

Circulatory/ Cardiovascular system

Question 24

3 General elements of the Circulatory/ Cardiovascular system:

Answer 24

1. heart 2. blood vessels 3. lymphatic system

Question 25

The system that consists of the muscles of the body:

Answer 25

Muscular System

Question 26

The system that consists of the body's bones and joints:

Answer 26

skeletal system

Question 27

A space within the body that contains internal organs (viscera):

Answer 27

Body Cavity

Question 28

5 Main Cavities of the body:

Answer 28

1. cranial 2. thoracic 3. abdominal 4. pelvic 5. spinal

Question 29

7 Elements of the Thoracic Cavity:

Answer 29

1. lungs 2. heart 3. esophagus 4. trachea 5. bronchial tubes 6. thymus gland 7. aorta

Question 30

The chest region contains the lungs, heart, esophagus, trachea, bronchial tubes, thymus gland and the aorta

Answer 30

Thoracic cavity

Question 31

The largest artery in the body:

Answer 31

Aorta

Question 32

The cavity located in the belly area and includes the stomach, small and large intestines, spleen, liver, gallbladder and pancreas

Answer 32

Abdominal Cavity

Question 33

9 Elements of the Abdominal Cavity:

Answer 33

1. stomach 2. small intestine 3. large intestine 4. spleen 5. liver 6. gallbladder 7. pancreas 8. peritoneum lining 9. kidneys

Question 34

The double-folded membrane surrounding the abdominal cavity:

Answer 34

peritoneum

Question 35

The organs situated in the back of the abdominal cavity behind the peritoneum (retroperitoneal):

Answer 35

Kidneys

Question 36

Cavity located in the lower abdominal area of females. Includes the cavity is in the lower abdominal area and includes the urinary bladder, urethra, ureters; uterus and vagina in the female

Answer 36

Pelvic Cavity

Question 37

5 Organs of the Pelvic Cavity:

Answer 37

1. urinary bladder 2. urethra 3. ureters 4. uterus 5. vagina

Question 38

Term for "behind the peritoneum"

Answer 38

retroperitoneal

Question 39

The cavity located behind the spine that contains the nerves of the spinal cord:

Answer 39

Spinal Cavity

Question 40

2 Main Functions of the nervous system:

Answer 40

1. regulates and coordinates bodily activities 2. brings about responses by which the body adjusts to changes in the environment.