vocab yayayayya(this is bs) Flashcards
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nerve cells
Neurons
the largest and most complex part of the brain
Cerebrum
second largest part of the brain
Cerebellum
a three inch stalk of nerve cells and fibers that connect the spinal cord to the rest of the brain
Brain Stem
a spontaneous response of the body to a stimulus
Reflex
a liquid waste material excreted from the body through the process of urination.
Urine
the functional units of the kidneys
Nephrons
tubes that connect the kidney to the bladder
Ureters
hollow muscular organ that acts as a reservoir for urine
Bladder
the tube that leads from the bladder to outside the body
Urethra
an inflammation of the bladder
Cystitis
the inflammation of the uthera
Urethritis
a technique in which an artificial kidney machine is used to remove waste products from the blood
Hemodialysis
the mechanical and chemical breakdown of foods for use by the body’s cell
Digestion
the passage of digested food from the digestive tract into the cardiovascular system
Absorption
the expulsion of undigested food or body wastes
Elimination
the process of chewing, which prepares food for swallowing
Mastication
a series of involuntary muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract
Peristalsis
secretions from the stomach lining that contain hydrochloric acid and pepsin, an enzyme that digests protein
Gastric Juices
a creamy fluid mixture of food and gastric jucies
Chyme
a yellow-green bitter fluid important in the breakdown and absorption of fats
Bile
a feeling of discomfort in the upper abdomen
Indigestion
a burning sensation in the center of the chest that may rise from the bottom or tip of the breast bone
Heartburn
a condition in which part of the stomach pushes through an opening in the diaphragm
Hiatal Hernia
