Match Each Definition with the Correct Term

question 90

Multiple Choice

Match each definition with the correct term.
-thoracic cavity

• A)protects the spinal cord
• B)protects the major organs of digestion
• C)protects the heart and the lungs
• D)protects the brain
• E)protects reproductive and excretory system organs

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Definitions:

HIV-Positive

A diagnosis given when an individual has the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, which can lead to AIDS if untreated.

Kaposi's Sarcoma

A type of cancer that forms in the lining of blood and lymph vessels and is often associated with HIV/AIDS.

Pancreatic Cancer

A type of cancer that begins in the tissues of the pancreas, an organ in the abdomen that secretes enzymes aiding digestion and hormones that help manage blood sugar.

Lymphoma

A type of cancer that originates in the lymphatic system, which is part of the body's germ-fighting network, leading to abnormal growth of lymphocytes.