front 1 A/An __________ is a deviation from what is regarded as normal. | back 1 anomaly |
front 2 The term __________ describes the abnormal development or growth of cells, tissues, or organs. | back 2 dysplasia |
front 3 A/An __________ is the complete set of genetic information of an individual. | back 3 genome |
front 4 A/An __________ is a benign tumor that arises in or resembles glandular tissue. | back 4 adenoma |
front 5 A physician who specializes in the care of older people is known as a/an __________ . | back 5 geriatrician |
front 6 The term __________ means located behind the peritoneum. | back 6 retroperitoneal |
front 7 The __________ region is located above the stomach. | back 7 epigastric |
front 8 The term __________ means toward the head. | back 8 cephalic |
front 9 The __________ plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions. This is also known as a coronal plane. | back 9 frontal |
front 10 The body is divided into equal left and right halves by the __________ plane. | back 10 midsagittal |
front 11 The __________ plane divides the body into upper and lower portions. | back 11 transverse |
front 12 The __________ cavity protects the brain. | back 12 cranial |
front 13 The __________ is the region surrounding the crease in the skin at the junction of the upper leg with the trunk. | back 13 groin |
front 14 The study of the formation, structure, and function of cells is known as __________ . | back 14 cytology |
front 15 Unspecialized cells that renew themselves for long periods of time through cell division are known as __________ cells. | back 15 stem |
front 16 A specialist in the study of genes is known as a/an __________ . | back 16 geneticist |
front 17 When a/an __________ gene is inherited from one parent, the offspring will have that genetic condition or characteristic. | back 17 dominant |
front 18 A/An __________ is a group of specialized epithelial cells that are capable of producing secretions. | back 18 gland |
front 19 The study of the structure, composition, and function of tissues is known as __________ . | back 19 histology |
front 20 When the same __________ gene is inherited from both parents, the offspring will have that condition. | back 20 recessive |