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21 Cards in this Set
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Abdominal cavity
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Where the major organs of digestion are located
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Absorption
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The cells of the body cannot absorb or secrete water using active transport the term for movement of food molecules from the digestive tract to the circulatory Lymphatic system
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Alcohol
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Causes birth defects, miscarriage doubles, birth weight babies is substantially lower, leads to fetal alcohol syndrome
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Aldosterone
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One of the two hormones along with antidiuretic hormone ,plays a major part in altering urine concentration
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Alveoli
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Milk is secreted by glands known as alveoli
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Anabolism
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The metabolic process in which energy is used to make compounds and tissues from simple molecules . certain reactions result in synthesis or formation
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Basal metabolic rate
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Energy expenditure of the body under normal relaxed activities
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Bulbourethral
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This gland secretes think I'll going mucus which helps to cleanse the urethra , neutralize acidity , and provide lubrication during intercourse
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Carbohydrates
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The main source of energy in the body , stored as Glucogen in the liver and muscle
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Cardia
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The proximal region of the stomach close to the esophagus
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Catobolism
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The metabolic breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones, often resulting in a release of energy
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Chyme
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After being processed by the stomach food is known as chyme
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Colon
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Most influenced by mechanical massage application--absorption of water and sodium main function
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Copper and iron
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Two minerals work together to support help the red blood cell formation
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Crown
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The portion of the tooth that is visible above the gums
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Deglutition
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The process of swallowing
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Dehydration
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Excessive loss of body water -most common cause of kidney stone formation
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Dentin
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The bulk of each tooth is a bone-like material
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Detrusor muscle
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The smooth muscle of the bladder wall --controlled by autonomic nerves
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Digestion
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The mechanical and chemical breakdown of food from its complex form into simple molecules --stimulation of vagal function physiological benefits digestion
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Digestive tract
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A very long tube beginning in the mouth and ending in the anus
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