Anterior (ventral)
located at or toward the front of the body
Lateral
located at or toward the side of the body or farthest away from midline
Medial
located at or toward the midline
Posterior (dorsal)
located at or toward the back of the body
Proximal
nearest to the...
Anterior (ventral) - ANSWER- located at or toward the front of the body
Lateral - ANSWER- located at or toward the side of the body or farthest away from
midline
Medial - ANSWER- located at or toward the midline
Posterior (dorsal) - ANSWER- located at or toward the back of the body
Proximal - ANSWER- nearest to the center or to the point of attachment
Distal - ANSWER- - the part farthest from the center or from the point of
attachment
Care is based on four sciences - ANSWER- Anatomy: study of body structure ,
Physiology: study of body function ,Gerontology: study of aging Pathology:
study of disease
a tumor is what - ANSWER- a new growth of abnormal cells
how many chromosomes are in each cell - ANSWER- 46
true or false cancer can occur in any age groups - ANSWER- true
what is a malignant tumor - ANSWER- a cancerous tumor that grows rapidly and
invades other tissue
groups of tissues that work together to perform special functions are called -
ANSWER- organs
, each cell has the same - ANSWER- basic structure
athletes foot is - ANSWER- caused by fungal infection, highly contagious, can be
treated by drying feet thoroughly
what is the outer layer of skin called - ANSWER- the epidermis
where are blood vessels nerves sweat glands and oil glands and hair roots found
- ANSWER- the dermis
what is the basic unit of a body structure called - ANSWER- cell
which part of the cell directs the cells activities - ANSWER- the nucleus
inflammatory condition of the skin characterized by dry red itchy and patches of
skin is called - ANSWER- Eczema
a viral infection causing painful rash of raised blisters which can appear
anywhere in the body is called - ANSWER- shingles
a circular red spongy lesion that evolves and changes over minutes to hours is
called - ANSWER- wheal
inflammation of the skin caused by direct contact with irritating allergy causing
substance is called - ANSWER- contact dermatitis
inherited traits are controlled by - ANSWER- genes
the most common type of skin cancer is - ANSWER- basal cell carcinoma
Skin has three layers - ANSWER- Epidermis is the outer layer, Dermis is the
middle layer, Subcutaneous fatty tissue secures the skin to the structures
beneath it
Scabies - ANSWER- A highly contagious skin infection caused by a mite, The
mite burrowing under the skin and depositing its eggs causes intense itching
Benign tumours (noncancerous) - ANSWER- Do not spread to other body parts,
Can grow to a large size, but rarely threaten life, Usually do not grow back when
removed
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