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Slide 1. Flashcards

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what is Voluntary-

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  • muscle action that is under your control
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what is Involuntary-

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muscle action that is not under your control

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what is Tendons-

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strands of tough connective tissue that connect your skeletal muscle to your bones

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what is Aerobic exercise-

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steady, moderately intense activity

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what is Strain-

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an injury in which a muscle or tendon is overstretched or torn

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what is Tendonitis-

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inflammation of the tendons

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what is homeostasis-

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the maintenance of a constant internal state in a changing environment

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ligaments

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a short band of tough, flexible, fibrous connective tissue that connects two bones or cartilages or holds together a joint

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fracture-

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to crack or break a bone

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cartilage-

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a firm, elastic, flexible type of connective tissue found in joints as well as ear, nose, rib cage, etc.

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Joint-

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a place in which two or more bones meet

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Cardiovascular system-

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a collection of organs that transport blood throughout the body

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Artery-

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a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to the body’s organs

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Capillary-

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a tiny blood vessel that allows an exchange between blood and cells in other tissue

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Vein-

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a blood vessel that carries blood to the heart

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Pulmonary circulation-

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  • the flow of blood from the heart to the lungs and back to the heart through the pulmonary arteries, capillaries, and veins
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Systemic circulation-

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the flow of blood from the heart to all parts of the body and back to the heart

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Blood pressure-

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the amount of pressure it takes each heartbeat to pump blood through the arteries

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stroke-

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when blood vessels in the brain become clogged or rupture, resulting in no oxygen to the brain

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atherosclerosis (high cholesterol)-

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when excess cholesterol builds up inside the blood vessels, causing them to become narrower and less elastic

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Heart attack-

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when heart muscle cells die and part of the heart becomes damaged

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Heart failure

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when the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs

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Pharynx

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the passageway from the mouth to the larynx and esophagus

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Respiration

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the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between living cells and their environment; including breathing and cellular respiration

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Trachea

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windpipe, the tube that connects the lungs and larynx

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Diaphragm-

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a dome-shaped muscle beneath the lungs

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Digestive system

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the organs that break down food so that it can be used by the body

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Chemical digestion

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occurs when large molecules are broken down into nutrients

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Mechanical digestion-

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the breaking, crushing, and mashing of food

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Esophagus-

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a long, straight tube that connects the pharynx to the stomach

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Peristalsis-

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rhythmic muscle contractions that occur in the esophagus, forcing food down into the stomach

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Stomach-

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the sac-like digestive organ between the esophagus and the small intestine that breaks down food into a liquid by the action of muscles, enzymes, and acids

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Pancreas-

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an oval organ that lies behind the stomach and that makes digestive enzymes and hormones that regulate sugar levels

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Small intestine-

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located between the stomach and large intestine where most of the breakdown of food happens and most of the nutrients from food are absorbed

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Liver-

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the largest organ in the body; it makes bile, stores and filters blood, and stores excess sugars

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Large intestine-

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the wider and shorter portion of the intestine that removes water from mostly digested food and that turns the waste into semi-solid feces, or stool

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Central Nervous system-

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(CNS) the brain and the spinal cord

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Peripheral Nervous system

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(PNS) all of the parts of the nervous system except for the brain and spinal cord

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Neuron-

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a nerve cell that is specialized to receive and conduct electrical impulses

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Nerve-

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  • a collection of nerve fibers (axons) through which impulses travel between the CNS and other parts of the body
    brain- the organ that is the main control center of the nervous system
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brain-

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the organ that is the main control center of the nervous system

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cerebrum-

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the largest part of your brain where thoughts and memories are stored; this portion of the brain also controls voluntary movement

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cerebellum-

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the second largest part of the brain; processes sensory information from your body (i.e. skeletal, muscles, and joints)

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medulla

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part of the brain that connects to the spinal cord; controls involuntary processes

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Somatic nervous system

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composed of neurons that control voluntary movements (i.e. walking, talking)

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Autonomic nervous system

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composed of neurons that control body functions that operate automatically (i.e. digestion, heart rate)

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Lymph-

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the fluid that is collected by the lymphatic vessels and nodes

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Lymphocytes-

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a type of white blood cell that helps your body fight pathogens

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Thymus

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the main gland of the lymphatic system; produces T-cells to aid in fighting infection
Spleen- the largest lymphatic org

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Spleen

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the largest lymphatic organ, place where lymphocytes are stored

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Tonsils-

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organs that are small, rounded masses of lymphatic tissue located in the pharynx

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Tonsillitis-

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inflammation of the tonsils

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Endocrine system-

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controls body functions by using chemicals created in the endocrine glands

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Gland-

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a group of cells that make special chemicals for the body

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Hormone-

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a substance made in one cell or tissue that causes a change in another cell or tissue in a different part of the body

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Epinephrine-

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often called adrenaline; is produced in the adrenal glands, and increases heart rate and breathing

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metabolism-

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the sum of all chemical processes that take place in your body

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Insulin-

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a chemical produced by the pancreas; helps to control the level of glucose in the blood

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Diabetes-

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a hormone imbalance in which the body either does not use insulin properly or the pancreas does not make enough insulin

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Thyroid gland-

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increases the rate in which you use energy

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Pituitary gland-

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located in the brain, secretes hormones that affect other glands and organs

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Parathyroid glands-

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regulate calcium levels in the blood

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Adrenal glands-

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help the body respond to danger

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Thymus gland-

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regulates the immune system, which helps your body fight disease

Body Systems Unit Vocabulary (1 decks)

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