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chapter 2

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anatomical reference systems   body cavities, body planes, body directions and structural units  
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study of the structure of the body   anatomy  
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study of the functions of the structures of the body   physiology  
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imaginary vertical/horizontal lines used to divide the body into sections   body planes  
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up and down plane that is a right angle to the horizon   vertical  
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divides the body into equal left and right halves   midsagittal plane  
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vertical plane that divides the body into unequal left and right portions   sagittal plane  
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verticl plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior planes   frontal plane  
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another name for frontal plane   coronal plane  
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flat crosswire plane   horizonal plane  
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horizontal plane that divides the body into superior and inferior portions   transverse plane  
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refers to the front, bell side of the body or organ   ventral  
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refers to the back of the organ or body   dorsal  
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situated in the front; front or forward part of an organ   anterior  
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situated in the back, back part of the organ   posterior  
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uppermost, above or toward the head   superior  
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lowermost, below or toward the feet   inferior  
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toward the head   cephalic  
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toward the lower back of the body   caudal  
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situated nearest the midline or beginning of body structure   proximal  
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situated farthest from the midline or beginning of a body structure   distal  
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direction towards or nearer to the midline   medial  
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direction towards or nearer the side and away from the midline   lateral  
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2 major body cavities   dorsal and ventral  
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2 portions of the dorsal cavity   cranial and spinal  
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located along the back of the body and head and contains organs of the nervous system   dorsal  
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located within the skull, surrounds and protects the brain   cranial cavity  
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located within the spinal column, surrounds and protects the spinal cord   spinal cavity  
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located along the front of the body, contains the body organs that maintain homeostasis   ventral cavity  
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body maintains a constant internal environment   homeostasis  
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surrounds and protects the heart and lungs   thoracic cavity  
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mucle that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavity   diaphragm  
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contains the major organs of digestion   abdominal cavity  
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space by hip bones and contains organs of the reproductive and excretory system   pelvic cavity  
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refers to the combo of the pelvic and abdominal cavity   abdominopelvic  
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refers to the groin and entire lower area of abdomen   inguinal  
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system tat divides the abdomen and lower portion of the thorax into 9 parts   regions of the thorax and abdomen  
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upper left and right sides of the body and covered by lower ribs   hypochondriac region  
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region located above the stomach   epigastric region  
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located on the left and right sides near the inward curve of the spine   lumbar region  
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pit in the center of abdominal wall marks the point where umbilical cord was attached   umbilical region  
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left and right regions over hip bones   iliac regions  
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region located below the stomach   hypogastric region  
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multilayered membrane that protects and holds the organs in place within the abdomen cavity   peritoneum  
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thin layer of tissue that covers a surface, lines a cavity or divides space or organ   membrane  
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outer layer of peritoneum that lines the interior of abdominal wall   parietal peritoneum  
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inner layer of the peritoneum that surrounds the organs in abdominal cavity   visceral peritoneum  
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located behind the peritoneum   retroperitoneal  
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inflammation of the peritoneum   peritonitis  
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basic structural and functional units of the body   cells  
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study of anatomy, physiology, pathology and chemistry of a cell   cytology  
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tissue that surrounds and protects the contents of the cell by separating them from its external environment   cell membrane  
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material within the cell membrane that is not part of the nucleus   cytoplasm  
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surrounds by cell membrane, has 2 functions; controls activities of cells and helps cells divide   nucleus  
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unspecialized cells that are able to renew themselves fro long period of time by cell division   stem cells  
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another name for adult stem cells   somatic cells  
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undifferentiated cells found among differentiated cells in a tissue or organ   adult stem cells  
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undifferentiated cells that are unlike any specific adult stem cells   embryonic stem cells  
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fundamental physical and functional unit of hereditary   gene  
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study of how genes are transferred from parents to their children and roles of genes in healthy and disease   genetics  
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specialist in the field of genetics   geneticist  
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inherited from either parent, the offspring will inherit the genetic condition   dominant trait  
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genetic structures located within the nucleus of each cell   chromosomes  
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complete set of genetic info of an individual   genome  
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condition that appears only in individuals who received 2 copies of a mutant gene - 1 from each parent   recessive trait  
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any cell in the body except the gametes   somatic cell  
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only type of cell that doesn't contain 46 chromosomes   sex cell  
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packaged in a chromosome as two spiraling strans that twist together to form a double helix   DNA  
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found in the nucleus of all types of cells except erythrocytes (red blood cells)   DNA  
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change in the sequence of a DNA molecule   genetic mutation  
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change within the cells of the body   somatic cell mutation  
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manipulating or splicing of genes for scientific or medical purposes   genetic engineering  
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pathologic condition caused by an absent or defective gene   genetic disorder  
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disorder present at birth and affects both the respiratory and digestive system   cystic fibrosis  
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disorder associated with characteristic facial appearance, learning disabilities and physical appearances   down syndrome  
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hereditary bleeding disorder in which a blood clotting factor is missing   hemophilia  
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disorder passed on from parent to child, causes nerve degeneration with symptoms that appear midlife   huntingtons disease  
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group of genetic diseases that are characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of skeletal muscles that control movement   muscular dystrophy  
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genetic disorder in which the essential digestive enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase   phenylketonuria PKU  
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fatal genetic disorder in which harmful quantities of a fatty substance build up in tissues and nerve cells in the brain   tay-sachs  
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group or layer of similarly specialized cells that join together to perform specific functions   tissue  
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4 main types of tissue   epithelial, connective, muscle and nerve  
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study of the structure, composition and function of tissues   histology  
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specialist in the study of the organization of tissues at all levels   histologist  
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forms a protective covering for all of the internal and external surfaces of the body   epithelial tissue  
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specialized tissue that forms the epidermis of the skin and surface layer of mucous membranes   specialized epithelial tissue that lines the blood and lymp vessels, body cavities, glands and organs  
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support and connect organs and other body tissue   connective tissue  
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4 types of connective tissue   dense, adipose, loose, liquid  
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tissue that forms the join and framework of body (bone, cartilage)   dense connective tissue  
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provides protective padding, insulation and support   adipose connective tissue  
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tissue surrounds various organs and supports both nerve cells and blood vessels   loose connective tissue  
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tissue that is blood   liquid connective tissue  
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contains cells with the specialized ability to react to stimuli and to conduct electrical impulses   nerve tissue  
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contains cells with the specialized ability to contract and relax   muscle tissue  
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defective development of the congenital absence of an organ or tissue   aplasia  
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incomplete development of an organ or tissue usually due to a deficiency in the # of cells   hypoplasia  
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change in the structure of cells and in their orientation to each other   anaplasia  
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abnormal development or growth of cells, tissues or organs   dysplasia  
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enlargement of an organ or tissue because of an abnormal increase in the # of cells in the tissues   hyperplasia  
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general increase in the bulk of a body part or organ that is due to an increase in the size but not in # of cells in tissues   hypertrophy  
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group of specialized epithelial that are capable of producing secretions   gland  
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secrete chemical substance into ducts that lead either to other organs or out of body (sweat glands)   exocrine glands  
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glands that produce hormones, do not have ducts   endocrine glands  
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inflammation of a gland   adenitis  
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malignant tumor that originates in the glandular tissue   adenocarcinoma  
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benign tumor that arises in glandular tissue   adenoma  
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abnormal softening of a gland   adenomalacia  
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any disease condition of the gland   adenosis  
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abnormal hardening of a gland   adenosclerosis  
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surgical removal of a gland   adenectomy  
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independent part of the body that performs a specific functions   organs  
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study of the nature and cause of disease that involves changes in structure and function   pathology  
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study of the causes of diseases   etiology  
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any condition that is transmitted from one person to another either by direct or by indirect contact with contaminated objects   communicable disease  
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situations in which a susceptible person is infected by contact with a contaminated surface   indirect contact transmission  
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spread of disease through contact with blood or other body fluids that are contaminated with blood   blood borne transmission  
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occurs through contact with contaminated respiratory droplets spread by cough or sneeze   airborne transmission  
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spread of disease by insect or animal bite   vector borne transmission  
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specialist in the study of outbreaks of disease within a population growth   epidemiologist  
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ongoing presence of a disease within a population group or area   endemic  
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sudden and widespread outbreak of a disease within a specific population group or area   epidemic  
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outbreak of a disease occurring over a large geographic area   pandemic  
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produces symptoms for which no physiological or anatomical cause can be identified   functional disorder  
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unfavorable response due to prescribed medical treatment   iatrogenic illness  
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illness caused by living pathogenic organisms such as bacteria and viruses   infectious diseases  
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disease acquired in a hospital setting   nosocomial infection  
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produces symptoms caused by detectable physical changes in the body   organic disorder  
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abnormal condition that exists at the time of birth   congenital disorder  
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results in an anomaly or malformation (absence of limb, extra toe)   developmental disorder  
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congenital absence of a normal opening or failure of structure to be tubular   atresia  
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