Match the Medical Terms with Their Definitions

question 47

Multiple Choice

Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-loss of the white lipoid covering that acts as an "electrical insulator"

• A)anencephaly
• B)asthenia
• C)ataxia
• D)aura
• E)Bell palsy
• F)blood-brain barrier
• G)bulimia
• H)coma
• I)concussion
• J)convulsion
• K)cryosurgery
• L)dementia
• M)demyelination
• N)dyslexia
• O)epilepsies
• P)hemiparesis
• Q)herpes zoster
• R)hydrocephalus
• S)lethargy
• T)papilledema
• U)paresthesia
• V)phobia
• W)plaques
• X)psychosis
• Y)syncope
• Z)tractotomy

Identify and differentiate between visible muscles on the anterior and posterior aspects of the thigh.

Understand the anatomical structures found in the trunk region.

Recognize the landmarks marking the boundary between different regions of the body.

Describe the study and importance of surface anatomy in understanding human anatomy.

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Definitions:

Estrogen

A female sex hormone produced mainly by the ovaries.

Testosterone

A steroid hormone primarily produced in the testes of males and the ovaries of females, playing a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues and secondary sexual characteristics.

Maternal Smoking

The act of smoking tobacco products by a mother during pregnancy, which can negatively affect the health of the fetus.

Developing Fetuses

Refers to the process of growth and development of a fetus inside the mother's womb, particularly highlighting the stages from conception to birth.