Homeostasis
The condition in which all of the body’s systems are balanced and are working together to maintain internal stability
Metabolism
Physical and chemical processes by which substances are broken down or transformed into energy or products for use by the body
Organ
Structural unit in the human body that performs a specific function
Tissue
Group of cells that perform similar tasks
Cell
Basic structural unit of the body that divides, develops. and dies, renewing tissues and organs
Integument
A natural protective covering
Dialate
To widen
Constrict
To narrow
Antibody
A protein made by the body to protect against foreign substances
Joint
The place at which 2 bones meet
Muscles
Group of tissues that provides movement of body parts, protection of organs, and creation of body heat
CNS
Brain and spinal cord
PNS
The part of the nervous system made up of nerves that extend throughout the body
Respiration
Breathing
Glucose
Natural sugar
Hormone
A chemical substance created by the body that controls body functions
Diabetes
A condition where the pancreas doesn’t make enough insulin or doesn’t use it
Gestational diabetes
A form of diabetes associated with pregnancy
Nonspecific immunity
A type of immunity that protects the body from disease in general
Specific immunity
A type of immunity that protects the body against a particular disease that’s invading the body at a given time
Capillary bed
Area where exchanges of oxygen and carbon dioxide, and nutrients and waste products, takes place
Inferior vena cava
Large vein that carries blood to the heart from the legs and trunk
Superior vena cava
Large vein that carries blood from the arms, head, and neck to the heart
Palpate
To examine the body using fingers or hands
Tunica adventita
Outer layer
Tunica media
Middle layer, muscles
Tunica intima
Inner layer
Pulmonary circuit
The circulation of blood between the heart and lungs
