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