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Voluntary-

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Muscle action that is under your control

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Involuntary-

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Muscle action that is not under your control

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Tendons-

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

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Aerobic -

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Exercise steady, moderately intense activity
Strain- an injury in which a muscle or tendon is overstretched or torn

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Tendonitis-

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Inflammation of the tendons

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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 ruptures, 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; includes 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-
A dome-shaped muscle beneath the lungs
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Digestive system-
The organs that break down food so that it can be used by the body
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Chemical digestion-
Occurs when large molecules are broken down into nutrients
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Mechanical digestion-
The breaking, crushing, and mashing of food
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Esophagus-
A long, straight tube that connects the pharynx to the stomach
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Peristalsis-
Rhythmic muscle contractions that occur in the esophagus, forcing food down into the stomach
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Stomach-
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-
An oval organ that lies behind the stomach and that make digestive enzymes and hormones that regulate sugar levels
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Small intestine-
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-
The largest organ in the body; it makes bile, stores and filters blood, and stores excess sugars
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Large intestine-
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- (CNS)
The brain and spinal cord
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Peripheral Nervous system- (PNS)
All of the parts of the nervous system except for the brain and spinal cord
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Neuron-
A nerve cell that is specialized to receive and conduct electrical impulses
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Nerve-
A collection of nerve fibers (axons) through which impulses travel between the CNS and other parts of the body
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Brain-
The organ that is the main control center of the nervous system
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Cerebrum-
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-
The second largest part of the brain; processes sensory information from your body (i.e. skeletal, muscles, and joints)
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Medulla-
Part of the brain that connects to the spinal cord; controls involuntary processes
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Somatic nervous system-
Composed of neurons that control voluntary movements (i.e. walking, talking)
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Autonomic nervous system-
Composed of neurons that control body functions that operate automatically (i.e. digestion, heart rate)
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Lymph-
The fluid that is collected by the lymphatic vessels and nodes
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Lymphocytes-
A type of white blood cell that helps your body fight pathogens
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Thymus-
The main gland of the lymphatic system; produces T-cells to aid in fighting infection
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Spleen-
The largest lymphatic organ, place where lymphocytes are stored
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Tonsils-
Organs that are small, rounded masses of lymphatic tissue located in the pharynx
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Tonsillitis-
Inflammation of the tonsils
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Endocrine system-
Controls body functions by using chemicals created in the endocrine glands
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Gland-
A group of cells that make special chemicals for the body
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Hormone-
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-
Often called adrenaline; is produced in the adrenal glands, increases heart rate and breathing
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Metabolism-
The sum of all chemical processes that take place in your body
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Insulin-
A chemical produced by the pancreas; helps to control the level of glucose in the blood
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Diabetes-
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-
Increases the rate in which you use energy
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Pituitary Gland-
Located in the brain, secretes hormones that affect other glands and organs
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Parathyroid Glands
Regulate calcium levels in the blood
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Adrenal Glands-
Help the body respond to danger
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Thymus Gland-
Regulates the immune system, which helps your body fight disease

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