Benefits of excerise Flashcards
the parts of the body that are related to the movement of blood
circulatory system
the organs inside the body and how they function together
internal system
the part of the body that is made up of the muscles
muscular system
the bones found in the body
skeletal system
a hormone that is released in response to stress that speeds up the heart rate, and can increase blood pressure
adrenaline
a hormone that is released in response to stress that puts more sugar in the blood to increase energy.
cortisol
the ability to keep feelings and thoughts stable during the activities experienced in life
emotional health
a hormone released in females
estrogen
the ability to concentrate on thinking tasks
mental focus
the ability to think clearly and perform the mental tasks necessary in life
mental health
a clump of red blood cells that are stuck together with various proteins as they move through the body
blood clot
a condition in older people in which the brain does not work properly
dementia
a condition of the eyes in which a person begins to lose vision in some areas
macular degeneration
a condition in which the bones of a person become thinner and have less strength
osteoporosis
a condition that can occur when the gums age and become more susceptible to infection
periodontitis
