Chapter 9

Question 0

Benign

Answer 0

Self- limiting. Not malignant

Question 1

Autosome

Answer 1

Any chromosome except X and Y

Question 2

Condition

Answer 2

Change from normal function that cannot be cured

Question 3

Congenital

Answer 3

Referring to conditions that exist at birth regardless of cause

Question 4

Disease

Answer 4

Interruption of normal function of the body, usually caused by microorganisms; can be treated

Question 5

Dominant

Answer 5

Gene trait that appears when carried by only one in the pair of chromosomes

Question 6

Electrolyte

Answer 6

Substance that separates into ions in solution and is capable of conducting electricity

Question 7

Genotype

Answer 7

Genetic pattern of an individual

Question 8

Heredity

Answer 8

Genetic transmission of trait or particular quality from parent to offspring

Question 9

Homeostasis

Answer 9

Tendency of an organism to maintain the “status quo” or the same internal environment

Question 10

Malignant

Answer 10

Characterized by uncontrolled growth, invasive, tending to produce death

Question 11

Mutation

Answer 11

Permanent change in a gene or chromosome

Question 12

Organism

Answer 12

Individual living thing, plant, or animal

Question 13

Phenotype

Answer 13

Physical, biochemical, and physiological configuration of an individual determined by genes

Question 14

Recessive

Answer 14

Gene trait that does not appear unless carried by both members of a pair of chromosomes

Question 15

Syndrome

Answer 15

Set of symptoms that occur together

Question 16

Integumentary system

Answer 16

Covers the body and protects other body systems

Question 17

Cardiovascular system

Answer 17

Transports oxygen and nutrients to all body parts and removes waste products

Question 18

Circulatory system

Answer 18

Includes the blood and lymph that move throughout the body

Question 19

Respiratory system

Answer 19

Exchanges gases between the air and blood

Question 20

Muscular system

Answer 20

Allows the body to move and controls movements within the body

Question 21

Skeletal system

Answer 21

Provides body support and protection

Question 22

Digestive system

Answer 22

Processes the food and eliminates food waste

Question 23

Urinary system

Answer 23

Filter the blood and removes liquid waste

Question 24

Endocrine system

Answer 24

Coordinates body activities through hormones

Question 25

Nervous system

Answer 25

Regulates the environment and directs the activities of other body systems

Question 26

Sensory system

Answer 26

Percieves the environment and sends messages to and from the brain

Question 27

Reproductive system

Answer 27

Provides for human reproduction

Question 28

Coronal or frontal plane

Answer 28

Separates the front and back of the body (anterior or ventral, posterior or dorsal)

Question 29

Transverse plane

Answer 29

Divides the upper and lower body

inferior and superior

Question 30

Sagittal plane

Answer 30

Divides the body into right and left sides

medial and lateral

Question 31

Sickle cell

Answer 31

A genetic condition that results in misshapen

The cells are blocked and less oxygen is delivered

Question 32

Tay sacks disease

Answer 32

A recessive genetic disorder in which fat cells accumulate in the body and cause damage to normal cells

Question 33

Right upper quadrant

Answer 33

Gallbladder

Question 34

Left upper quadrant

Answer 34

Stomach

Question 35

Hypogastric region

Answer 35

Bladder

Question 36

Umbilical region

Answer 36

Small intestine

Question 37

Epigastric region

Answer 37

Transverse, colon

Question 38

Right inhumanly region

Answer 38

Appendix

Question 39

Left lumber region

Answer 39

Large intestine