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Chapter two test for Medical Term - body structure...

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Etiology is the study of the causes of diseases. True Also known as fat,

adipose

tissue provides protective padding, insulation, and support.

Which term means pertaining to the groin? d. inguinal Homeostasis describes an area below the ribs. False Which type of disease produces symptoms for which no physiological or anatomical cause can be identified? c. functional disorder The term atresia describes the congenital absence of a normal body opening or the failure of a structure to be tubular. True The term A/An

genetic mutation geriatrician

describes a change of the sequence of a DNA molecule.

is a physician who specializes in the care of older people.

Which term means toward the lower part of the body? b. caudal An unfavorable response due to prescribed medical treatment is known as a/an Abnormal development or growth, especially of cells, is known as

iatrogenic illness.

dysplasia

Which type of tissue suspends the intestines within the abdominal cavity? c. mesentery Hypoplasia is the incomplete development of an organ or tissue. True A general practitioner specializes in diagnosing and treating illnesses and disorders of the internal organs and related body systems. False An anomaly is a deviation from what is regarded as normal. true...