Exam 6: General Anatomy and Physiology

___________ means toward the midline of the body or the surface of the tooth that faces the median line (term used in dentistry).

In the cell, the _________ controls the body and contains genetic codes.

Which is important to the development of the immune system?

The body is divided into three primary body planes.

A malignant disorder that causes enlargement of the lymph nodes is _____________.

The bone that has a spongelike appearance and is fairly weak is _________. 1) Compact 2) Cancellous 3) Spongy 4) Dense

Which pair of tonsils are on the base of the tongue?

Which component of the cell contains DNA that trasmits genetic information?

The ________ is (are) the substance that makes up the cell, with the exception of the nucleus.

The average adult has about ____ quarts of blood.

The pattern of this bone, the ___________, gives a spongelike appearance and strength without adding weight.

Another name for the windpipe is the ____________.

Red bone marrow is filled with blood vessels that manufacture red and white blood cells and platelets.

Hyperthyroidism is an _______________.

________ is a term that refers to the front of the body or area of the body.

A condition of an underactive thyroid gland is called _________.

A disorder of the integumentary system resulting from clogged hair follicles is _________.

The lower chambers of the heart are called the __________.

The process by which the body controls bleeding is __________.

When muscles contract, they become _________.