Which type of disorder has no detectable physical changes to explain the symptoms being experienced by the patient?
functional disorder
Which of these structures is NOT found in the nucleus of a cell?
cytoplasm
Which term describes the abnormal development or growth of cells, tissues, or organs?
dysplasia
Which term describes the ongoing presence of a disease within a population, group, or area?
endemic
Which type of tissue provides protective padding, insulation, and support?
adipose tissue
Which term describes the study of the functions of the structures of the body?
physiology
Which plane divides the body into superior and inferior horizontal portions?
transverse plane
Which term means toward the lower part of the body?
caudal
Which body cavity protects the lungs and heart?
thoracic cavity
What is the medical term for the structure commonly known as the belly button?
umbilicus
Which term means toward the midline?
medial
Which condition is an unfavorable response to a medical or surgical treatment?
iatrogenic illness
Which term describes a group of hereditary bleeding disorders in which a blood-clotting factor is missing?
hemophilia
Which abdominal region is covered by the lower ribs?
hypochondriac
Which form of transmission spreads hepatitis B and most sexually transmitted diseases?
bloodborne transmission
Which term describes the study of the causes of diseases?
etiology
Which term means inflammation of a gland?
adenitis
Which term describes the location of a structure below the transverse plane?
inferior
Which body system destroys harmful substances such as pathogens and cancer cells?
lymphatic system
Which membrane is the inner layer of the peritoneum that surrounds the organs of the abdominal cavity?
visceral peritoneum