Anatomy

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1. The __________ is the largest organ in the human body. Answer: Skin
2. The heart is a muscular organ located in the __________ cavity. Answer: Thoracic
3. The __________ is responsible for producing insulin and regulating blood sugar levels.
Answer: Pancreas
4. The __________ is the primary organ of the respiratory system. Answer: Lungs
5. The __________ is a long, tube-like organ that connects the mouth to the stomach.
Answer: Esophagus
6. The __________ is commonly known as the voice box and is involved in speech
production. Answer: Larynx
7. The __________ is a small, pear-shaped organ that stores bile. Answer: Gallbladder
8. The __________ is the main organ of the digestive system, where most nutrient
absorption occurs. Answer: Small intestine
9. The __________ is a bone located in the upper arm, commonly known as the funny bone.
Answer: Humerus
10. The __________ is the largest bone in the human body. Answer: Femur
11. The __________ is a part of the brain that controls vital functions like breathing and
heartbeat. Answer: Medulla oblongata
12. The __________ is a gland located at the base of the brain and regulates hormones.
Answer: Pituitary gland
13. The __________ is a joint that connects the upper arm to the forearm. Answer: Elbow
14. The __________ is a part of the eye responsible for focusing light onto the retina.
Answer: Lens
15. The __________ is a curved structure that separates the abdominal and thoracic cavities.
Answer: Diaphragm
16. The __________ is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the neck that produces hormones.
Answer: Thyroid gland

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17. The __________ is a muscle that separates the chest and abdominal cavities and aids in
breathing. Answer: Diaphragm
18. The __________ is the outermost layer of the skin. Answer: Epidermis
19. The __________ is a long, coiled tube that stores and concentrates bile. Answer:
Gallbladder
20. The __________ is a bone located in the lower leg, commonly known as the shinbone.
Answer: Tibia
21. The __________ is the body's largest organ, responsible for protecting internal organs and
regulating temperature. Answer: Skin
22. The __________ is a muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the circulatory system.
Answer: Heart
23. The __________ system is responsible for supporting the body, providing structure, and
facilitating movement. Answer: Skeletal
24. The __________ is the primary organ of the respiratory system, allowing for the exchange
of oxygen and carbon dioxide. Answer: Lungs
25. The __________ is a long, tube-like organ that plays a crucial role in digestion and nutrient
absorption. Answer: Small intestine
26. The __________ is the main organ of the central nervous system, controlling and
coordinating body functions. Answer: Brain
27. The __________ is a large, triangular muscle responsible for breathing and separating the
chest and abdominal cavities. Answer: Diaphragm
28. The __________ is the body's master gland, regulating various hormones and controlling
many bodily functions. Answer: Pituitary gland
29. The __________ are small, bean-shaped organs that filter blood and remove waste
products. Answer: Kidneys
30. The __________ is the largest part of the brain and is associated with higher functions such
as thought and action. Answer: Cerebrum
31. The __________ is a vital organ that produces bile and aids in digestion of fats. Answer:
Liver
32. The __________ is the outermost layer of the skin, providing protection and waterproofing.
Answer: Epidermis

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33. The __________ is a pear-shaped organ that stores and concentrates bile. Answer:
Gallbladder
34. The __________ is a long, coiled tube that stores and concentrates waste before it is
excreted from the body. Answer: Large intestine
35. The __________ is a joint that connects the upper arm bone to the shoulder girdle. Answer:
Shoulder joint
36. The __________ is a tube that connects the throat to the stomach, allowing for the passage
of food. Answer: Esophagus
37. The __________ are the primary organs of the muscular system, responsible for movement
and locomotion. Answer: Muscles
38. The __________ is the bony structure that forms the spine and protects the spinal cord.
Answer: Vertebrae
39. The __________ is the small, cone-shaped gland that produces melatonin and regulates
sleep-wake cycles. Answer: Pineal gland
40. The __________ is the organ responsible for producing insulin and regulating blood sugar
levels. Answer: Pancreas
41. Gross anatomy, also known as __________, involves the study of structures visible to the
naked eye. Answer: macroscopic anatomy
42. __________ anatomy focuses on the study of structures at the cellular level. Answer:
Microscopic
43. The study of the body's internal organs, such as the heart and lungs, falls under the
category of __________ anatomy. Answer: Visceral
44. __________ anatomy examines the development of an organism from conception to
adulthood. Answer: Developmental
45. The study of tissues is known as __________. Answer: Histology
46. __________ anatomy explores the structure and function of bones and joints. Answer:
Osteology
47. __________ anatomy focuses on the nervous system and its components. Answer:
Neuroanatomy
48. The study of the cardiovascular system, including the heart and blood vessels, is called
__________ anatomy. Answer: Cardiovascular

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49. __________ anatomy involves the study of the structure and function of muscles.
Answer: Myology
50. The branch of anatomy that deals with the structure of cells is known as __________.
Answer: Cytology
51. __________ anatomy examines the structure of the respiratory system and its
components. Answer: Pulmonary
52. The study of the structure and function of the urinary system is called __________
anatomy. Answer: Renal
53. __________ anatomy focuses on the structure and function of the reproductive organs.
Answer: Reproductive
54. The study of the structure and function of the digestive system is known as __________
anatomy. Answer: Gastrointestinal
55. __________ anatomy involves the examination of the endocrine glands and their
secretions. Answer: Endocrine
56. __________ anatomy studies the structure and function of the skin and its appendages.
Answer: Dermatological
57. The branch of anatomy that deals with the study of blood is known as __________.
Answer: Hematology
58. __________ anatomy explores the structure of the ear and its components. Answer:
Otology
59. The study of the structure and function of the eyes is called __________ anatomy.
Answer: Ocular
60. __________ anatomy focuses on the study of the body's immune system and defense
mechanisms. Answer: Immunology
61. The heart is located in the _______________ cavity. Answer: thoracic
62. The femur is the longest bone in the _______________. Answer: body
63. The lungs are housed in the _______________ cavity. Answer: pleural
64. The spine is part of the _______________ skeleton. Answer: axial
65. The wrist is composed of eight small bones called _______________. Answer: carpals
66. The joint between the femur and tibia is known as the _______________ joint. Answer:
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67. The upper arm bone is called the _______________. Answer: humerus
68. The _______________ region is located at the back of the head. Answer: occipital
69. The outer layer of the skin is known as the _______________. Answer: epidermis
70. The shoulder blade is also called the _______________. Answer: scapula
71. The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscles to the _______________ bone. Answer:
heel
72. The liver is primarily located in the _______________ quadrant of the abdomen. Answer:
right upper
73. The _______________ joint allows for movement in multiple directions. Answer: ball-
and-socket
74. The _______________ bone is the only bone in the human body that does not articulate
with another bone. Answer: hyoid
75. The space within a blood vessel through which blood flows is called the
_______________. Answer: lumen
76. The _______________ system is responsible for producing blood cells. Answer:
hematopoietic
77. The _______________ is a small, triangular bone located at the base of the spine. Answer:
coccyx
78. The _______________ gland is often referred to as the "master gland" because it regulates
other endocrine glands. Answer: pituitary
79. The _______________ joint allows for flexion and extension movements, such as bending
the elbow. Answer: hinge
80. The central nervous system consists of the brain and the _______________. Answer: spinal
cord
81. Flexion is a movement that decreases the angle between two body parts, while ________
increases the angle. Answer: Extension
82. The movement of a body part away from the midline of the body is called _________.
Answer: Abduction
83. ________ is a rotational movement where a bone turns on its longitudinal axis. Answer:
Rotation
84. The bending of the foot or toes upward is known as _________. Answer: Dorsiflexion

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85. ________ is the movement that brings the foot or toes downward. Answer: Plantarflexion
86. Moving a body part towards the midline of the body is called _________. Answer:
Adduction
87. The circular movement at a joint is known as _________. Answer: Circumduction
88. When you move a body part away from the body's surface, it is called _________.
Answer: Elevation
89. The opposite of elevation is _________. Answer: Depression
90. ________ involves moving a body part around its own axis, as in shaking the head 'no.'
Answer: Pronation
91. The movement that turns the palm of the hand anteriorly is called _________. Answer:
Supination
92. The movement of a body part in a posterior direction is called _________. Answer:
Retraction
93. ________ is the movement of a body part in an anterior direction. Answer: Protraction
94. ________ is the movement that brings a limb into or towards the midline of the body.
Answer: Medial rotation
95. The lateral rotation is the movement that turns a body part towards the _________.
Answer: Lateral side
96. ________ is the movement that involves the sole of the foot turning inward. Answer:
Inversion
97. Moving the sole of the foot outward is known as _________. Answer: Eversion
98. ________ is the movement of a structure around an imaginary axis, such as the turning of
the head from side to side. Answer: Rotation
99. The movement that tilts the sole of the foot medially is called _________. Answer:
Supination
100. ________ is a combination of flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction. Answer:
Circumduction
101. The ___________ is the anterior part of the neck. Answer: Anterior cervical region

102. The ____________ is commonly known as the "Adam's apple." Answer: Laryngeal
prominence

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103. The ____________ is the visible part of the ear. Answer: Auricle or Pinna

104. The ____________ is the region between the chest and the abdomen. Answer:
Epigastric region

105. The ____________ is the bony prominence at the base of the spine. Answer: Sacrum
106. The ____________ is the fleshy part of the hand at the base of the thumb. Answer:

Thenar eminence
107. The ____________ is the area between the eyebrows. Answer: Glabella

108. The ____________ is the back of the knee. Answer: Popliteal fossa
109. The ____________ is the prominent bony point of the elbow. Answer: Olecranon

110. The ____________ is the groove between the nose and the upper lip. Answer:
Philtrum

111. The ____________ is the outer and larger bone of the lower leg. Answer: Tibia
112. The ____________ is the area overlying the heart. Answer: Cardiac region The

____________ is the hollow in front of the elbow. Answer: Antecubital fossa

113. The ____________ is the topmost part of the head. Answer: Vertex

114. The ____________ is the joint between the thigh and the lower leg.
Answer: Knee

115. The ____________ is the fleshy part of the external ear. Answer: Lobule
116. The ____________ is the small depression on the side of the abdomen, marking the

iliac crest.
Answer: Iliac fossa

117. The ____________ is the prominent ridge on the anterior aspect of the thigh.
Answer: Anterior superior iliac spine

118. The ____________ is the area between the anus and the external genitalia.
Answer: Perineum

119. The ____________ is the back of the neck. Answer: Nuchal region
120. The _________ is the longest bone in the human body. Answer: Femur

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121. The skull is divided into two main parts: the cranium and the ___________. Answer:
Mandible (lower jaw)
122. The shoulder blade is also known as the ___________. Answer: Scapula
123. The forearm is made up of two bones: the radius and the __________. Answer: Ulna
124. The collarbone is also called the ___________. Answer: Clavicle
125. The vertebral column is composed of five regions, and one of them is the __________
region. Answer: Thoracic
126. The thigh bone is known as the ___________. Answer: Femur
127. The small bones in the fingers and toes are called ___________. Answer: Phalanges
128. The bone that forms the back of the skull and joins the spine is the ___________ bone.
Answer: Occipital
129. The breastbone is also known as the ___________. Answer: Sternum
130. The hip bone is formed by the fusion of three bones: ilium, ischium, and ___________.
Answer: Pubis
131. The bone of the upper arm is called the ___________. Answer: Humerus
132. The kneecap is also referred to as the ___________. Answer: Patella
133. The wrist is composed of eight small bones known as the ___________. Answer: Carpals
134. The ankle is made up of seven bones known as the ___________. Answer: Tarsals
135. The bone that runs along the front of the forearm (thumb side) is the ___________.
Answer: Radius
136. The bone that supports the tongue and is the only bone in the human body that is not
connected to another bone is the ___________ bone. Answer: Hyoid
137. The bone that forms the forehead is the ___________. Answer: Frontal
138. The bones in the fingers are called ___________. Answer: Phalanges
139. The bone that forms the lower jaw is the ___________. Answer: Mandible
140. The __________ bone forms the forehead and the upper part of the eye sockets. Answer:
Frontal
141. The joint between the temporal bone and the mandible is called the __________ joint.
Answer: Temporomandibular
142. The small, U-shaped bone that forms part of the neck's posterior wall is the __________
bone. Answer: Hyoid

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143. The __________ bone contains the external auditory meatus and the styloid process.
Answer: Temporal
144. The bone that forms the lower jaw is called the __________ bone. Answer: Mandible
145. The two bones that make up the sides and base of the cranium are the __________ bones.
Answer: Temporal
146. The __________ bone is a butterfly-shaped bone forming the anterior base of the skull.
Answer: Sphenoid
147. The __________ bone contains the cribriform plate, allowing passage for olfactory
nerves. Answer: Ethmoid
148. The bony structure that houses and protects the pituitary gland is the __________ bone.
Answer: Sphenoid
149. The __________ bone forms the back and base of the skull, including the foramen
magnum. Answer: Occipital
150. The small, paired bones that contribute to the medial wall of the eye sockets are the
__________ bones. Answer: Lacrimal
151. The prominent bump on the back of the skull is called the __________. Answer: External
Occipital Protuberance
152. The bones that make up the bridge of the nose are the __________ bones. Answer: Nasal
153. The __________ bone contains the maxillary sinuses and forms the upper jaw. Answer:
Maxilla
154. The __________ bone contains the pituitary fossa and forms part of the eye orbit.
Answer: Sphenoid
155. The paired bones that articulate with the frontal bone to form the crown of the skull are
the __________ bones. Answer: Parietal
156. The __________ bone contains the superior and middle nasal conchae. Answer: Ethmoid
157. The small, paired bones that contribute to the floor of the eye sockets are the __________
bones. Answer: Palatine
158. The __________ process of the mandible is the point where the jaw joint is located.
Answer: Condylar
159. The bony ridge running along the top of the skull, where certain skull sutures meet, is
called the __________. Answer: Sagittal Crest

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160. The ________ bone is commonly known as the shoulder blade. Answer: Scapula
161. The humerus articulates with the radius and ulna at the ________ joint. Answer: Elbow
162. The wrist is composed of eight small carpal bones, arranged in two rows called the
________ and ________ rows. Answer: Proximal, Distal
163. The ____________ muscle is responsible for abduction of the arm at the shoulder joint.
Answer: Deltoid
164. The ________ nerve is responsible for sensory innervation to the lateral aspect of the
forearm and hand. Answer: Radial
165. The biceps brachii and triceps brachii are examples of ________ muscles. Answer:
Antagonistic
166. The ________ is the bone on the thumb side of the forearm. Answer: Radius
167. The ________ ligament stabilizes the head of the radius at the proximal radioulnar joint.
Answer: Annular
168. The ____________ is the large muscle on the posterior side of the upper arm responsible
for elbow extension. Answer: Triceps brachii
169. The ____________ nerve innervates the muscles that flex the wrist and fingers and is
often associated with carpal tunnel syndrome. Answer: Median
170. The ____________ is a deep muscle of the shoulder that helps to stabilize the head of the
humerus in the glenoid cavity. Answer: Rotator cuff (Supraspinatus)
171. The ________ is a shallow, flat bone that forms the posterior part of the shoulder girdle.
Answer: Scapula
172. The ____________ artery supplies blood to the muscles of the forearm. Answer: Radial
173. The ____________ is the largest bone of the forearm and is located on the medial side.
Answer: Ulna
174. The joint between the distal radius and ulna and the carpal bones is known as the
________ joint. Answer: Radiocarpal
175. The ____________ muscle is responsible for flexion of the elbow joint. Answer: Biceps
brachii
176. The ________ is a narrow space between the clavicle and the first rib, through which
several important structures pass. Answer: Thoracic outlet

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177. The ____________ nerve is responsible for the motor innervation of the muscles of the
posterior compartment of the arm and forearm. Answer: Radial
178. The ____________ is the bony prominence at the distal end of the humerus. Answer:
Medial epicondyle
179. The ____________ is a large triangular muscle that covers the shoulder joint and allows
for various movements of the arm. Answer: Deltoid
180. The thigh bone is also known as the __________. Answer: Femur
181. The large bone on the lateral side of the lower leg is the __________. Answer: Fibula
182. The medial bone of the lower leg that bears the majority of the body weight is the
__________. Answer: Tibia
183. The kneecap is called the __________. Answer: Patella
184. The joint connecting the hip bone to the femur is the __________ joint. Answer: Hip
185. The strong, fibrous band that connects the muscles of the calf to the heel bone is the
__________. Answer: Achilles tendon
186. The bony prominence felt at the top of the femur is the __________. Answer: Greater
trochanter
187. The joint between the tibia and fibula is called the __________ joint. Answer:
Syndesmosis
188. The outermost toe is referred to as the __________ toe. Answer: Fifth (or little) toe
189. The joint responsible for dorsiflexion and plantarflexion of the foot is the __________
joint. Answer: Ankle
190. The term for the arch on the medial side of the foot is the __________ arch. Answer:
Medial longitudinal arch
191. The three bones of the foot that form the arch are the __________, __________, and
__________. Answer: Talus, navicular, and calcaneus
192. The term for the region between the thigh and the leg is the __________. Answer: Knee
193. The anterior compartment muscles of the thigh are mainly responsible for __________.
Answer: Flexing the hip and extending the knee
194. The muscle responsible for plantarflexion of the foot is the __________. Answer:
Gastrocnemius

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195. The bony prominence of the ankle on the lateral side is the __________. Answer: Lateral
malleolus
196. The ligament that runs from the lateral malleolus to the calcaneus is the __________
ligament. Answer: Calcaneofibular
197. The space between the muscles of the medial thigh that contains blood vessels and nerves
is the __________. Answer: Adductor canal
198. The joint connecting the sacrum and the ilium is the __________ joint. Answer:
Sacroiliac
199. The term for the enlargement at the proximal end of the fibula is the __________.
Answer: Head of the fibula
200. The vertebral column is composed of a series of repeating bony units called
_______________.Answer: Vertebrae
201. The cervical region of the vertebral column consists of __________ cervical vertebrae.
Answer: 7
202. The first cervical vertebra, also known as the atlas, articulates with the second cervical
vertebra, called the __________. Answer: Axis
203. The thoracic vertebrae articulate with the ribs, forming the __________ joints. Answer:
Costovertebral
204. The five fused vertebrae that form the posterior wall of the pelvis are called the
__________. Answer: Sacrum
205. The lowest portion of the vertebral column is the __________, which consists of four
fused coccygeal vertebrae. Answer: Coccyx
206. The intervertebral discs are composed of an outer fibrous ring called the __________ and
a gel-like inner core called the nucleus pulposus. Answer: Annulus fibrosus
207. The vertebral column provides structural support for the body and protects the
__________ cord. Answer: Spinal
208. The vertebral arch forms a canal through which the spinal cord passes, known as the
__________ canal. Answer: Vertebral
209. The region of the vertebral column that exhibits a concave curvature is the __________
curve. Answer: Cervical

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210. The __________ ligament runs along the anterior surface of the vertebral bodies and
helps to prevent excessive hyperextension of the spine. Answer: Anterior longitudinal
211. The __________ ligament runs along the posterior aspect of the vertebral bodies and
limits flexion of the spine. Answer: Posterior longitudinal
212. The __________ joints between adjacent vertebrae allow for flexion, extension, lateral
flexion, and rotation. Answer: Zygapophyseal (facet)
213. The dens, or odontoid process, is a prominent feature of the second cervical vertebra and
articulates with the anterior arch of the __________ vertebra. Answer: Atlas
214. The __________ foramen is a passage within each vertebra that allows for the passage of
spinal nerves. Answer: Intervertebral
215. The __________ nerves exit the vertebral column through openings called intervertebral
foramina. Answer: Spinal
216. The ligamentum flavum connects the laminae of adjacent vertebrae and helps maintain
the normal curvature of the __________ column. Answer: Vertebral
217. The __________ joint allows for the nodding motion of the head. Answer: Atlanto-
occipital
218. The articulation between the sacrum and the hip bones is known as the __________ joint.
Answer: Sacroiliac
219. The __________ process is a bony projection on the posterior aspect of the vertebrae and
serves as a point of attachment for muscles and ligaments. Answer: Spinous
220. The pelvic girdle consists of two hip __________. Answer: bones
221. The fusion of the ilium, ischium, and pubis forms the __________. Answer: os coxae
(hip bone)
222. The joint between the two hip bones is called the __________. Answer: pubic symphysis
223. The sacrum articulates with the pelvic girdle at the __________ joints. Answer: sacroiliac
224. The pelvic girdle provides support for the __________ and protects internal pelvic
organs. Answer: spine
225. The iliac crest is the prominent upper border of the __________ bone. Answer: ilium
226. The acetabulum is a socket in the pelvic bone that articulates with the __________.
Answer: femur
227. The ischial tuberosity is commonly known as the __________ bone. Answer: sitting

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228. The pelvic girdle is essential for maintaining __________ stability during standing and
walking. Answer: postural
229. The greater sciatic notch is a feature of the __________ bone. Answer: ilium
230. The ligament that runs from the anterior superior iliac spine to the pubic tubercle is the
__________ ligament. Answer: inguinal
231. The pelvic inlet is also known as the __________. Answer: superior pelvic aperture
232. The female pelvis is generally wider and shallower than the male pelvis, allowing for
__________. Answer: childbirth
233. The pubic arch angle is generally wider in __________ pelvises. Answer: female
234. The obturator foramen is an opening formed by the __________ and ischium. Answer:
pubis
235. The ligament that connects the ischial spine to the sacrum is the __________ ligament.
Answer: sacrospinous
236. The pelvic girdle is part of the axial skeleton, along with the __________. Answer: skull,
vertebral column, and rib cage
237. The pelvic diaphragm is formed by the __________ and coccygeus muscles. Answer:
levator ani
238. The pelvic cavity contains the __________, bladder, and reproductive organs. Answer:
rectum
239. The __________ foramen is a passage for nerves and blood vessels in the pelvic region.
Answer: obturator
240. The digestive system starts with the ______, where food is ingested. Answer: Mouth
241. The process of breaking down food into smaller particles begins with the action of
______. Answer: Chewing
242. The ______ is a muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. Answer:
Esophagus
243. In the stomach, food is mixed with gastric juices to form a semi-liquid substance called
______. Answer: Chyme
244. The primary function of the ______ is to absorb nutrients from the chyme. Answer:
Small intestine

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245. Bile, produced by the _______, aids in the digestion and absorption of fats. Answer:
Liver
246. The ______ stores bile and releases it into the small intestine when needed. Answer:
Gallbladder
247. The first part of the small intestine is called the ______. Answer: Duodenum
248. The ______ is a finger-like projection in the small intestine that increases surface area for
nutrient absorption. Answer: Villi
249. The absorption of water and electrolytes occurs in the ______. Answer: Large intestine
250. The blind pouch at the beginning of the large intestine is called the ______. Answer:
Cecum
251. The longest part of the large intestine is the ______. Answer: Colon
252. Waste material is stored in the ______ before being eliminated from the body. Answer:
Rectum
253. The ______ is a valve that controls the passage of food from the small intestine to the
large intestine. Answer: Ileocecal valve
254. The digestive system is regulated by the ______, which releases hormones to control
digestive processes. Answer: Endocrine system
255. ______ is the enzyme in saliva that begins the digestion of carbohydrates. Answer:
Amylase
256. The ______ is a muscular organ that churns and mixes food with gastric juices. Answer:
Stomach
257. The ______ is a soft palate extension that prevents food from entering the nasal cavity
during swallowing. Answer: Uvula
258. The ______ is the process of wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the
digestive system. Answer: Peristalsis
259. The ______ is the outermost layer of the digestive tract, providing protection and
support. Answer: Serosa
260. The ______ is the space within the oral cavity where food is broken down and mixed
with saliva. Answer: Buccal cavity
261. ______ is the process of eliminating indigestible substances from the body as feces.
Answer: Defecation

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262. The ______ is a saclike organ that stores food and allows for its gradual release into the
small intestine. Answer: Stomach
263. The ______ is the innermost layer of the digestive tract, responsible for absorption of
nutrients. Answer: Mucosa
264. The ______ is a membrane that attaches the small intestine to the abdominal wall.
Answer: Mesentery
265. The ______ is the initial segment of the stomach that receives food from the esophagus.
Answer: Cardia
266. ______ is the enzyme in gastric juice that digests proteins in the stomach. Answer:
Pepsin
267. The ______ is the portion of the stomach that connects to the small intestine. Answer:
Pylorus
268. The ______ is a tube that connects the pharynx to the stomach. Answer: Esophagus
269. The ______ is a ring-shaped muscle that controls the opening between the esophagus and
the stomach. Answer: Lower esophageal sphincter
270. ______ is the process of breaking down food into its smallest units for absorption.
Answer: Digestion
271. The ______ is a hormone that stimulates the release of pancreatic enzymes. Answer:
Cholecystokinin (CCK)
272. ______ is the enzyme in pancreatic juice that breaks down fats. Answer: Lipase
273. The ______ is a blind-ended tube attached to the cecum, serving as a reservoir for
beneficial bacteria. Answer: Appendix
274. The ______ is the process of converting nutrients into forms that can be utilized by the
body. Answer: Metabolism
275. The ______ is a muscular tube that connects the pharynx to the stomach. Answer:
Esophagus
276. ______ is the enzyme in saliva that digests fats. Answer: Lingual lipase
277. The ______ is the last part of the small intestine. Answer: Ileum
278. ______ is the process of mechanically and chemically breaking down food in the
digestive tract. Answer: Digestion

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279. The ______ is the valve that separates the stomach from the small intestine. Answer:
Pyloric sphincter
280. The __________ is the primary organ of the respiratory system responsible for gas
exchange. Answer: Lungs
281. Air enters the respiratory system through the __________. Answer: Nose (or nostrils)
282. The __________ is a tube that connects the nose and mouth to the trachea, allowing air to
pass through. Answer: Pharynx
283. The __________ is commonly known as the throat and serves as a passageway for both air
and food. Answer: Pharynx
284. The __________ is a cartilaginous structure that prevents the trachea from collapsing.
Answer: Cricoid cartilage
285. The trachea branches into two tubes known as the left and right __________. Answer:
Bronchi
286. The smallest branches of the bronchi are called __________. Answer: Bronchioles
287. The tiny air sacs where gas exchange occurs in the lungs are called __________. Answer:
Alveoli
288. The __________ is a large, dome-shaped muscle that plays a crucial role in breathing.
Answer: Diaphragm
289. The process of breathing in is known as __________. Answer: Inhalation
290. During __________, the diaphragm relaxes, and the volume of the thoracic cavity
decreases. Answer: Exhalation
291. The __________ is a membrane that surrounds each lung and reduces friction during
breathing. Answer: Pleura
292. The left lung has __________ lobes, while the right lung has __________ lobes. Answer:
2; 3
293. The exchange of gases between the blood and the body tissues is called __________.
Answer: Internal respiration
294. The __________ is a part of the brain that regulates breathing by monitoring carbon
dioxide levels in the blood. Answer: Medulla oblongata
295. The movement of air into and out of the lungs is known as __________. Answer:
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296. The __________ is the space between the lungs that contains the heart, major blood
vessels, and other structures. Answer: Mediastinum
297. The __________ is a flap-like structure that prevents food and liquids from entering the
trachea during swallowing. Answer: Epiglottis
298. The respiratory system works in conjunction with the __________ system to transport
oxygen and remove carbon dioxide. Answer: Circulatory
299. The process of gas exchange between the lungs and the blood is called __________.
Answer: External respiration
300. The __________ is a structure formed by the fusion of the tracheal rings. Answer:
Trachealis muscle
301. The __________ is the portion of the respiratory system that filters, warms, and humidifies
incoming air. Answer: Nasal cavity
302. The __________ is a muscle located between the ribs that assists in breathing. Answer:
Intercostal muscle
303. The __________ is the scientific term for the Adam's apple, a prominent cartilage in the
neck. Answer: Thyroid cartilage
304. The process of gas exchange between the blood and body tissues is called __________.
Answer: Cellular respiration
305. The __________ is a small tube that connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx and helps
equalize pressure. Answer: Eustachian tube
306. The main function of the respiratory system is to provide oxygen to the body's cells and
remove __________. Answer: Carbon dioxide
307. The airway that connects the larynx to the bronchi is the __________. Answer: Trachea
308. The __________ are small hair-like structures in the respiratory tract that help trap and
remove particles. Answer: Cilia
309. The space within the chest that houses the lungs and other respiratory structures is called
the __________ cavity. Answer: Thoracic
310. The process of coughing is a protective mechanism that helps to __________ the
respiratory tract. Answer: Clear
311. The __________ is a double-layered sac that surrounds each lung. Answer: Pleural
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312. The exchange of gases between the air in the lungs and the blood is facilitated by the
__________ membrane. Answer: Respiratory
313. The __________ is a muscular tube that extends from the mouth to the stomach and is not
a part of the respiratory system. Answer: Esophagus
314. The __________ is a small flap of tissue that covers the trachea during swallowing to
prevent food from entering the airway. Answer: Epiglottis
315. The process of breathing involves the movement of air in and out of the __________.
Answer: Respiratory system
316. The __________ are the main organs of the respiratory system responsible for the exchange
of gases. Answer: Lungs
317. The __________ are the main muscles involved in the process of breathing. Answer:
Diaphragm and intercostal muscles
318. The smallest functional units of the lungs where gas exchange occurs are called
__________. Answer: Alveoli
319. The __________ is the structure that separates the nasal cavity from the oral cavity.
Answer: Palate
320. The ________ are bean-shaped organs responsible for filtering blood and producing urine.
Answer: Kidneys
321. The functional unit of the kidney is called the ________. Answer: Nephron
322. Urine is transported from the kidneys to the bladder through tubes called ________.
Answer: Ureters
323. The ________ is a muscular organ that stores urine until it is ready to be expelled from the
body. Answer: Bladder
324. The tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body is called the
________. Answer: Urethra
325. The ________ artery brings oxygenated blood to the kidneys. Answer: Renal
326. The ________ vein carries deoxygenated blood away from the kidneys. Answer: Renal
327. The outer layer of the kidney is called the ________. Answer: Cortex
328. The inner part of the kidney, composed of renal pyramids, is called the ________. Answer:
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329. The cup-shaped structures that collect urine from the nephrons are called ________.
Answer: Renal calyces
330. The triangular regions of the bladder that store urine are known as ________. Answer:
Trigone
331. The process of removing waste products from the blood and forming urine is known as
________. Answer: Filtration
332. The tiny blood vessels within the nephron where filtration occurs are called ________.
Answer: Glomerulus
333. The fluid produced by the kidneys before it becomes urine is called ________. Answer:
Filtrate
334. The hormone that regulates water reabsorption in the kidneys is called ________. Answer:
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
335. The condition where kidney stones are formed is known as ________. Answer:
Nephrolithiasis
336. The process of expelling urine from the body is known as ________. Answer: Micturition
337. The layer of smooth muscle in the bladder responsible for expelling urine is called the
________ muscle. Answer: Detrusor
338. The average adult bladder can hold approximately ________ milliliters of urine. Answer:
500
339. The tube that connects the bladder to the outside of the body is longer in males and is
known as the ________. Answer: Urethra
340. The condition characterized by inflammation of the bladder is known as ________.
Answer: Cystitis
341. The process by which the body regulates the balance of electrolytes in the blood is called
________. Answer: Electrolyte balance
342. The hormone that stimulates the production of red blood cells in response to low oxygen
levels is produced in the ________. Answer: Kidneys (Erythropoietin)
343. The condition characterized by the presence of blood in the urine is known as ________.
Answer: Hematuria
344. The tube that connects each kidney to the bladder is called the ________. Answer: Ureter

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345. The condition characterized by the accumulation of excess fluid in the body's tissues is
known as ________. Answer: Edema
346. The process of reabsorbing water and solutes from the filtrate back into the blood is called
________. Answer: Reabsorption
347. The hormone that stimulates the retention of sodium and water in the kidneys is called
________. Answer: Aldosterone
348. The structural and functional unit of the kidney responsible for filtering the blood is the
________. Answer: Nephron
349. The condition characterized by the inability to control urination is known as ________.
Answer: Incontinence
350. The renal pelvis is a funnel-shaped structure that collects urine from the ________.
Answer: Calyces
351. The process of removing metabolic waste products from the blood is known as ________.
Answer: Excretion
352. The tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder is the ________. Answer: Ureter
353. The condition in which the kidneys fail to function properly is known as ________.
Answer: Renal failure
354. The hormone that stimulates thirst and reduces urine production is called ________.
Answer: Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
355. The layer of tissue that surrounds each kidney and holds it in place is the ________.
Answer: Renal capsule
356. The network of capillaries within the Bowman's capsule is known as the ________.
Answer: Glomerulus
357. The process of removing nitrogenous waste products from the blood is known as
________. Answer: Nitrogenous waste removal
358. The condition characterized by the presence of pus in the urine is known as ________.
Answer: Pyuria
359. The triangular-shaped structures in the renal medulla that contain the collecting ducts are
called ________. Answer: Renal pyramids
360. The heart is a muscular organ located in the ____________ cavity. Answer: thoracic
361. The outermost layer of the heart is called the ____________. Answer: epicardium

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362. The ____________ valve is located between the right atrium and right ventricle. Answer:
tricuspid
363. Blood from the systemic circulation enters the right atrium through the ____________.
Answer: superior vena cava and inferior vena cava
364. The ____________ artery carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to the rest of the
body. Answer: aorta
365. The heart's contraction phase is called ____________. Answer: systole
366. The ____________ valve is located between the left atrium and left ventricle. Answer:
bicuspid or mitral
367. The coronary arteries supply oxygenated blood to the ____________. Answer: heart
muscle (myocardium)
368. Blood returning to the heart from the lungs enters the left atrium through the
____________. Answer: pulmonary veins
369. The ____________ is the pacemaker of the heart. Answer: sinoatrial (SA) node
370. The smallest blood vessels in the body are called ____________. Answer: capillaries
371. The ____________ valve is located between the left ventricle and the aorta. Answer:
aortic
372. The process of blood cell formation is known as ____________. Answer: hematopoiesis
373. The largest vein in the human body is the ____________. Answer: inferior vena cava
374. Blood is composed of red and white blood cells, platelets, and ____________. Answer:
plasma
375. The ____________ circulation involves the flow of blood between the heart and the
lungs. Answer: pulmonary
376. The ____________ are the upper chambers of the heart. Answer: atria
377. The ____________ is the innermost layer of the heart. Answer: endocardium
378. Blood flows from the right ventricle to the ____________. Answer: pulmonary artery
379. The ____________ is responsible for regulating blood pressure. Answer: baroreceptor
380. The ____________ is a large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the upper body
to the right atrium. Answer: superior vena cava
381. The process of blood clot formation is known as ____________. Answer: coagulation
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383. The ____________ is the lower chamber of the heart responsible for pumping blood to
the rest of the body. Answer: ventricle
384. Blood is filtered and cleansed in the ____________. Answer: kidneys
385. The ____________ is the main artery that carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to
the lungs. Answer: pulmonary artery
386. The ____________ carries deoxygenated blood from the right atrium to the lungs.
Answer: pulmonary vein
387. The ____________ is the contraction phase of the heart. Answer: systole
388. The ____________ is the relaxation phase of the heart. Answer: diastole
389. The ____________ separates the left and right sides of the heart. Answer: septum
390. Blood is returned to the heart from the systemic circulation through the ____________.
Answer: veins
391. The ____________ is a network of vessels that returns excess tissue fluid to the
bloodstream. Answer: lymphatic system
392. The ____________ is a small, cone-shaped gland located above the heart. Answer:
thymus
393. The ____________ is a large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower body
to the right atrium. Answer: inferior vena cava
394. The ____________ carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium. Answer:
pulmonary veins
395. The ____________ are small, muscular extensions of the atria that help propel blood into
the ventricles. Answer: atrial appendages
396. The ____________ is the main vein that drains blood from the head and upper
extremities into the superior vena cava. Answer: superior vena cava
397. The ____________ is a network of specialized muscle fibers that conducts electrical
impulses through the heart. Answer: atrioventricular (AV) bundle or bundle of His
398. The ____________ is a valve located between the right atrium and right ventricle.
Answer: tricuspid
399. The ____________ is the process by which the heart contracts and pumps blood. Answer:
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400. The male reproductive organ responsible for producing sperm is called the __________.
Answer: Testes
401. The female reproductive organ where fertilization typically occurs is the __________.
Answer: Fallopian tubes
402. The outermost layer of the uterus is known as the __________. Answer: Perimetrium
403. The release of an egg from the ovary is called __________. Answer: Ovulation
404. The male reproductive gland that produces a significant portion of semen is the
__________. Answer: Prostate gland
405. Sperm mature and gain motility in the __________. Answer: Epididymis
406. The tube connecting the testes to the urethra is the __________. Answer: Vas deferens
407. The hormone responsible for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics is
__________. Answer: Testosterone
408. The structure that connects the fetus to the uterine wall for nutrient exchange is the
__________. Answer: Placenta
409. The muscular organ where a fertilized egg implants and develops into a fetus is the
__________. Answer: Uterus
410. The female external genitalia is collectively known as the __________. Answer: Vulva
411. The release of an egg from an ovary is triggered by a surge in __________ hormone.
Answer: Luteinizing hormone (LH)
412. The male reproductive system is regulated by the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and the
__________. Answer: Testes
413. The process by which the uterus sheds its lining is called __________. Answer:
Menstruation
414. The male gamete is called __________. Answer: Sperm
415. The duct that carries both sperm and urine out of the body is the __________. Answer:
Urethra
416. The glands that produce a fluid to nourish and protect sperm are the __________.
Answer: Seminal vesicles
417. The structure that protects and nourishes the developing fetus is the __________.
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418. The tube that allows the passage of eggs from the ovaries to the uterus is the
__________. Answer: Fallopian tube
419. The external sac that houses and protects the testes is the __________. Answer: Scrotum
420. The opening of the uterus that allows sperm to enter is the __________. Answer: Cervix
421. The process of sperm combining with an egg is called __________. Answer: Fertilization
422. The gland that contributes an alkaline fluid to semen is the __________. Answer:
Bulbourethral gland
423. The male and female reproductive cells are called __________ and __________,
respectively. Answer: Sperm, Egg (or Ovum)
424. The hormone responsible for the development of female secondary sexual characteristics
is __________. Answer: Estrogen
425. The structure that connects the uterus to the vagina is the __________. Answer: Cervix
426. The male reproductive organ that produces a fluid to nourish and support sperm is the
__________. Answer: Seminal vesicle
427. The process of the fertilized egg embedding itself into the uterine lining is called
__________. Answer: Implantation
428. The release of an egg is typically accompanied by an increase in the hormone
__________. Answer: Estrogen
429. The erectile tissue that surrounds the urethra in males is the __________. Answer:
Corpus spongiosum
430. The period of rapid growth and development during adolescence is known as
__________. Answer: Puberty
431. The male reproductive cell contains either an X or Y chromosome, determining the
__________ of the offspring. Answer: Sex
432. The condition where the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus is called __________.
Answer: Ectopic pregnancy
433. The release of an egg is typically triggered by a surge in __________. Answer: Follicle-
stimulating hormone (FSH)
434. The structure that contains the blood vessels that supply nutrients to the fetus is the
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435. The tube that carries eggs from the ovary to the uterus is called the __________. Answer:
Fallopian tube
436. The male reproductive cells are produced in the __________. Answer: Testes
437. The process of the uterus returning to its normal size after childbirth is called
__________. Answer: Involution
438. The male reproductive organ that surrounds the urethra and contributes to semen is the
__________. Answer: Prostate gland
439. The external female genitalia includes the __________, __________, and __________.
Answer: Labia majora, Labia minora, Clitoris
440. The primary male reproductive organ is the _______. Answer: Testes
441. Sperm is produced in the _______ of the testes. Answer: Seminiferous tubules
442. The testes are located outside the abdominal cavity in the _______. Answer: Scrotum
443. The process of sperm development is known as _______. Answer: Spermatogenesis
444. Sperm cells mature and gain motility in the _______. Answer: Epididymis
445. The tube that carries sperm from the epididymis to the urethra is the _______. Answer:
Vas deferens
446. The accessory gland that produces a significant portion of the seminal fluid is the
_______. Answer: Seminal vesicle
447. The prostate gland surrounds the _______. Answer: Urethra
448. The release of sperm and seminal fluid from the penis is called _______. Answer:
Ejaculation
449. The male reproductive cell is called a _______. Answer: Spermatozoon (plural:
spermatozoa)
450. The process of releasing testosterone is regulated by the _______. Answer:
Hypothalamus and pituitary gland
451. FSH stands for _______ stimulating hormone. Answer: Follicle-stimulating hormone
452. LH stands for _______ hormone. Answer: Luteinizing hormone
453. The structure that carries both urine and sperm through the penis is the _______. Answer:
Urethra
454. The surgical procedure for male sterilization is called a _______. Answer: Vasectomy
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456. The process of sperm cells gaining the ability to fertilize an egg is known as _______.
Answer: Capacitation
457. The release of testosterone is highest during _______. Answer: Puberty
458. The external male genitalia include the _______ and _______. Answer: Penis; scrotum
459. The production of testosterone is primarily regulated by _______. Answer: Luteinizing
hormone (LH)
460. The muscular contractions that propel sperm through the reproductive ducts during
ejaculation are facilitated by the _______. Answer: Bulbourethral gland
461. The male gonadotropin-releasing hormone is produced in the _______. Answer:
Hypothalamus
462. The condition characterized by the inability to achieve or maintain an erection is called
_______. Answer: Erectile dysfunction
463. The duct that carries both sperm and urine out of the body is the _______. Answer:
Urethra
464. The tube that connects the vas deferens to the urethra is the _______. Answer:
Ejaculatory duct
465. The term for the release of sperm-containing semen from the penis is _______. Answer:
Ejaculation
466. The male reproductive cells are produced through the process of _______. Answer:
Spermatogenesis
467. The primary male sex hormone is _______. Answer: Testosterone
468. The site of sperm maturation and storage before ejaculation is the _______. Answer:
Epididymis
469. The fluid that nourishes and protects sperm is produced by the _______. Answer:
Seminal vesicles
470. The male reproductive system works in coordination with the _______ system to produce
offspring. Answer: Female reproductive
471. The surgical procedure to reverse a vasectomy is called _______. Answer: Vasectomy
reversal
472. The condition characterized by the swelling of the veins in the scrotum is called _______.
Answer: Varicocele

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473. The enzyme released by sperm that helps in penetrating the egg is called _______.
Answer: Hyaluronidase
474. The term for the release of semen outside the body is _______. Answer: Coitus
interruptus
475. The structure that covers the glans penis is the _______. Answer: Foreskin
476. The release of FSH and LH is regulated by the _______. Answer: Pituitary gland
477. The location where sperm and seminal fluid mix to form semen is the _______. Answer:
Urethra
478. The male reproductive cell contains _______ chromosomes. Answer: 23
479. The process of sperm cells becoming capable of fertilization is called _______. Answer:
Capacitation
480. The _________ is the primary female reproductive organ responsible for producing eggs.
Answer: Ovary
481. The tube that connects the ovary to the uterus is called the _________. Answer: Fallopian
tube
482. Fertilization typically occurs in the _________. Answer: Fallopian tube
483. The muscular organ where a fertilized egg implants and grows during pregnancy is the
_________. Answer: Uterus
484. The cervix is the narrow lower part of the _________. Answer: Uterus
485. The external part of the female genitalia is called the _________. Answer: Vulva
486. The release of an egg from the ovary is known as _________. Answer: Ovulation
487. The shedding of the uterine lining, marking the end of the menstrual cycle, is called
_________. Answer: Menstruation
488. The hormonal gland often referred to as the "master gland" is the _________. Answer:
Pituitary gland
489. The hormone responsible for the development of female secondary sexual characteristics
is _________. Answer: Estrogen
490. The hormone that plays a crucial role in maintaining pregnancy is _________. Answer:
Progesterone
491. The medical term for the release of an egg from the ovary is _________. Answer:
Ovulation

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492. The process of the uterus returning to its normal size after childbirth is called _________.
Answer: Involution
493. The structure that forms from the follicle after ovulation and secretes hormones is the
_________. Answer: Corpus luteum
494. The medical term for difficulty getting pregnant is _________. Answer: Infertility
495. The condition characterized by the abnormal growth of tissue outside the uterus is
_________. Answer: Endometriosis
496. The surgical removal of the uterus is called _________. Answer: Hysterectomy
497. The release of more than one egg during a single menstrual cycle is called _________.
Answer: Hyperovulation
498. The opening of the cervix into the uterus is known as the _________. Answer: Internal os
499. The release of an egg from the ovary is triggered by a surge in _________. Answer:
Luteinizing hormone (LH)
500. The term for the monthly hormonal cycle in females is _________. Answer: Menstrual
cycle
501. The outermost layer of the uterus is the _________. Answer: Perimetrium
502. The term for the surgical procedure to prevent pregnancy by blocking the fallopian tubes
is _________. Answer: Tubal ligation
503. The medical term for a fertilized egg is _________. Answer: Zygote
504. The phase of the menstrual cycle when the uterine lining thickens in preparation for a
potential pregnancy is the _________. Answer: Proliferative phase
505. The gland that contributes fluid to the semen and enhances sperm motility is the
_________. Answer: Bartholin's gland
506. The innermost layer of the uterus that is shed during menstruation is the _________.
Answer: Endometrium
507. The medical term for the cessation of menstrual cycles, typically occurring around the
age of 50, is _________. Answer: Menopause
508. The condition characterized by the backward flow of menstrual blood into the fallopian
tubes is _________. Answer: Retrograde menstruation
509. The hormone that stimulates milk production in the mammary glands is _________.
Answer: Prolactin

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510. The time period during pregnancy when the developing baby is most vulnerable to
teratogens is the _________. Answer: Embryonic period
511. The structure that connects the fetus to the uterine wall for nutrient exchange is the
_________. Answer: Placenta
512. The medical term for a fertilized egg that has implanted in the uterus is _________.
Answer: Blastocyst
513. The medical condition characterized by high blood pressure during pregnancy is
_________. Answer: Pre-eclampsia
514. The medical term for the surgical removal of a breast is _________. Answer:
Mastectomy
515. The hormone that stimulates contractions during childbirth is _________. Answer:
Oxytocin
516. The surgical procedure to repair a tear in the perineum during childbirth is called
_________. Answer: Episiotomy
517. The period of emotional and physical recovery after childbirth is called the _________.
Answer: Postpartum period
518. The term for the surgical removal of one or both ovaries is _________. Answer:
Oophorectomy
519. The opening of the vagina to the outside of the body is called the _________. Answer:
Introitus

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