Word Parts
Directional Terms
Body Cavities and Regions
General Terms
Body Systems
100
-ologist
What is a specialist in the study of
100
anterior
What is situated in the front, or the front part of an organ or body part
100
Cavity that contains the brain
What is cranial
100
term meaning surgical removal of a gland
What is adenectomy
100
Body system that transports nutrients and oxygen to other body tissues
What is cardiovascular
200
anter/o
What is before, front
200
Caudal
What is toward the lower part of the body or toward the tail
200
Cavity that contains the heart and lungs
What is Thoracic
200
term that means the body maintains a relatively constant internal environment despite external changes
What is homeostais
200
Body system that brings oxygen into the body and transports carbon dioxide out of the body
What is respiratory system
300
hist/o
What is tissue
300
Proximal
What is situated nearest the midline or beginning of a body structure
300
Cavity that contains the digestive system
What is abdominal
300
the type of glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
What is endocrine glands
300
Body system that defends the body against invading pathogens and allergens
What is Immune System
400
adip/o
What is fat
400
Medial
What is direction toward, or nearer, the midline
400
the four quadrants of the abdomen
What is RLQ, RUQ, LLQ, LUQ
400
unspecialized cells that renew themselves for long periods of time through cell division
What is stem cells
400
Body system that filters blood to remove waste, and maintains the electrolyte and fluid balance within the body
What is Urinary System
500
-stasis
What is control, maintenance of a constant level
500
Inferior
What is lowermost, below, or toward the feet
500
Cavity that contains the reproductive organs
What is pelvic
500
describes an enlargement of an organ or tissue because of an abnormal increase in the number of cells.
What is hyperplasia
500
Body system that protects the body against invasion by bacteria and aids in regulating the body temperature and water content
What is Integumentary System
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