Health And Welness Vocab From Chapter 2

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Circulatory system

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transports blood to all parts of the body with the help of the heart, arteries, veins and capillaries. 4 main functions are to transport: fuel to the body, wastes to the liver and kidneys to be eliminated, cells to fight disease, and hormones throughout the body

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Anemia

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a condition where a person has too few blood cells. Most common reason: not enough iron in the diet.

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Leukemia

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a form of cancer characterized by an uncontrolled or abnormal production of white blood cells, lowering the resistance to infection. many types of this disease and many treatments.

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Hemophilia

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disease in which the blood lacks one or more elements that cause the blood to clot. medicine that allows the blood to clot is available.

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Arteriosclerosis

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disease where arteries harden and obstruct. limiting and stopping the blood flow to certain organs. hard to recognize. common in western countries.heart attacks are cause by it

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Stroke

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occurs when the blood flow to one part of the brain is severely restricted or cut off. Common causes: blood clots, arteriosclerosis and untreated high blood pressure

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hypertension

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high blood pressure. common in western countries. lifestyle can influence this. medication is effective in lowering high blood pressure.

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Respiratory system

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a group of passages that exchange gases in order for the body to function properly, through the lungs, inspiration, and expiration

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Pneumonia

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infection of the lungs. causes difficulty breathing. medication can help certain kinds of this infection.

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Bronchitis

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swelling or inflammation of the bronchi. Affects: serious cough, feeling of fatigue, and usually a fever. medications can help, usually lasts several weeks.

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Asthma

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fairly common condition. makes breathing difficult. attacks can be mild or severe. air passages in the bronchial tree swell and constrict. treated with drugs.

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Emphysema

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airsacs become enlarged and lose elasticity. causes: breathing in smoke Symptoms: shortness of breath, wheezing, bluish skin, chronic, painful cough. no cure. leads to further trouble

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Lung cancer

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more because of air pollution and smoking. cancer cells destroy the airsacs in the lungs. one lung, or part of a lung can be removed, or radiation and chemo works.

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Skeletal system

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'framework of our body' 206 bones. supports, protects us.1st layr of bone: periosteum, helps form and repair bone tissue. 2nd: compact bone hard. 3rd: spongy bone, bone marrow, nerve

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Scoliosis

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abnormal curvature in the vertebral column. common in young adolescent girls. treatment: brace to correct posture. no known causes.

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Bursae

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commonly located between the bone and the skin. help the tendons in this area move

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Bursitis

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inflammation of a bursa, due to excess stress on the joint. common in the shoulder, knee and elbow.

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Arthritis

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inflammation of a joint or joints. pain and swelling often occurs. many types and causes. some types cannot be cured. treatment goals are to reduce pain and restore & preserve movement

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Osteoporosis

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loss of bone tissue, spaces and canals in bones filled with soft tissue. bones become weak. mainly in women after menopause. calcium supplements may help slow down.

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Muscular system

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group of tissues that makes body parts move. voluntary muscle - you make it move, thinking necessary. involuntary muscle - works on it own, no thinking necessary.

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Digestive system

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organs that take food and break it down into chemical form that can be absorbed by the body

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Digestion

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the process by which food is broken down.

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Ulcer

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in the stomach or small intestine. open sore in the membrane lining. thought to b caused by: diet, stress level, tobacco and alcohol use, bacteri present in stomach and s.i. medication

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Gallstone

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formed when bile in the gallbladder hardens into small crystals. pebble- like stones can block th flow of bile an cause pain.stones cn b removed,or th galbladder cn b removed.

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Excretory system

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used to provide ways for waste to be excreted from the body.

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Digestive system

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organs that take food and break it down into chemical form that can be absorbed by the body

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Digestion

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the process by which food is broken down.

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Ulcer

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in the stomach or small intestine. open sore in the membrane lining. thought to b caused by: diet, stress level, tobacco and alcohol use, bacteri present in stomach and s.i. medication

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Gallstone

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formed when bile in the gallbladder hardens into small crystals. pebble- like stones can block th flow of bile an cause pain.stones cn b removed,or th galbladder cn b removed.

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Excretory system

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used to provide ways for waste to be excreted from the body.

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Bursae

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commonly located between the bone and the skin. help the tendons in this area move

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Bursitis

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inflammation of a bursa, due to excess stress on the joint. common in the shoulder, knee and elbow.

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Arthritis

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inflammation of a joint or joints. pain and swelling often occurs. many types and causes. some types cannot be cured. treatment goals are to reduce pain and restore & preserve movement

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Osteoporosis

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loss of bone tissue, spaces and canals in bones filled with soft tissue. bones become weak. mainly in women after menopause. calcium supplements may help slow down.

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Muscular system

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group of tissues that makes body parts move. voluntary muscle - you make it move, thinking necessary. involuntary muscle - works on it own, no thinking necessary.

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Urinary tract

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includes kidney and bladder. get rid of liquids

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Integumentary system

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includes skin, hair, nails, sweat glands, and oil glands. protects from water and germs. warms and cools the body temperatures. senses things.

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Immune system

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fights off intruders. defends against pathogenic bacteria.

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Natural Immunity

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inborn resistance to certain diseases. How the body repairs itself, etc.

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Acquired Immunity

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the body's ability to adapt to respond to certain invaders and then remember who the invader were so that next time they are ready to attack.

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HIV

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a virus that causes AIDS. causes illness by weakening the body's ability to fight off infections and to resist tumor growth. minor problems could become life threatening.

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Autoimmune disease

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when your body's immune system mistakes its own cells and tissues for possible antigens.

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Central Nervous system

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maintains homeostasis (stable internal environment. done by controlling and coordinating all body parts.

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Epilepsy

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a brain disorder that results in sudden burst of nerve action. Seizures are caused by this.

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Cerebral Palsy

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condition in which the cerebrum of the brain is damaged. can cause muscular spasms, poor balance, problems with seeing, hearing and talking. no cure. therapy helps

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Multiple sclerosis (MS)

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disease in which the outer coating that protects nerves is destroyed. causes the person to loose control over certain body movements. medicine and therapy might help.

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Endocrine system

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sends hormones as messages throughout the body.

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Diabetes

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a disease where the body cannot properly utilize the glucose (sugar) it needs. has to do with the release of the hormone insulin. careful diet of insulin shots may b needed to control

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Reproductive system

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system that helps to continue the human race.