Match each term below with its description.
-The act of listening to sounds within organs or areas of the body

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Auscultation refers to the act of listening to sounds within organs or areas of the body, such as the lungs or the heart.

Answer: A
 Apical refers to the apex or tip of a structure, such as the apical pulse which is taken over the apex of the heart.

Answer: G
 Tachypnea refers to rapid breathing, where the respirations are faster than normal.

Answer: H
 Perfusion refers to the circulation of blood through an organ or area of the body, providing it with oxygen and nutrients.

Answer: I
 Depilatory refers to a substance or treatment used to remove hair from the body.

Answer: J
 Torsion refers to the twisting of a structure, such as a testicle in a condition called testicular torsion.

The remaining terms, B (Lateral recumbent), D (Impervious), E (Perineum), and F (Neutral zone), do not match any of the given descriptions.

Match Each Term Below with Its Description