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the condition in which all of the body's systems are working their best
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Homeostasis
the condition in which all of the body's systems are working their best
Metabolism
physical and chemical processes, that must be working at a steady level
Organ
a structural unit of the body that performs a specific function
Tissues
made up of a group of cells to perform a similar task
Cells
the building blocks of bodies
Integument
a natural protective cover (skin)
Glands
glands secrete hormones
Hormones
chemical stubstances created by the body that control numerous body functions
Dilate
widen, when outside temperature is too high
Constrict
narrow, when the outside temperature is too cold
Bones
the skeleton or framework of the human body ( 206 bones)
Joints
where two bones meet at a joint
Muscles
provide movement of the body parts to maintain posture and to produce heat
Atrophy
when the muscle wasted away, decreases in size, and becomes weak
Contractive
the muscle shortens, becomes inflexible, and " freezes" in position
Respiration
the body taking in oxygen and removing carbon dioxide (Breathing in and breathing out)
Inspiration
breathing in
Expiration
breathing out
Sputum
the fluid a person coughs up
Digestion
the process of breaking down food so it can be absorbed into the cells
Elimination
the process of expelling sollid wastes that are not absorbed into the cells
Superior
above
Inferior
below
Anterior
toward the front. ie; the navel is on the anterior surface of the body
Posterior
toward the back. ie; the buttocks are on the posterior surface of the body
Ventral
toward the front. ie; the navel is on the ventral surface of the body
Dorsal
toward the back. ie; the buttocks are on the dorsal surface of the body
Medial
toward the midline
Lateral
away from the midline
Internal
within, or interior to. ie; the heart is internal to the rib cage
External
outside, or exterior to
Superficial
toward the surface
Deep
within, or interior to. ie; the ribs are deep to the skin
Central
the main part. ie; the brain is part of the central nervous system
Peripheral
extending from the main part. ie; nerves in the arm are part of the peripheral nervous system
Proximal
closer to the origin. ie; the shoulder is proximal to the elbow
Distal
further from the origin. ie; the elbow is distal to the shoulder
Parietal
pertaining to the wall. ie; the parietal pleura lines the chest cavity
Visceral
pertaining to the organs. ie; the visceral pleura covers the lungs.
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