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the body cavity in which the major organs of the digestive system are found
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abdominal cavity
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the small gland at the top of the kidney that helps control the function of the kidney
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adrenal gland
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the small sacks in the lungs at which carbon dioxide is exchanged for oxygen
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alveoli
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an eating disorder in which a person loses weight through a failure to eat
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anorexia
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a substance that neutralizes excess stomach acid
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antacid
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substances found in the blood that produce immunity against certain micro-organisms that attack the body
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antibiotics
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the opening at the end of the digestive system through which solid waste products are discharged
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anus
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the large blood vessel leading from the heart that supplies blood to most of the body
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aorta
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the surgical removal of the appendix
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appendectomy
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an inflammation of the appendix
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appendicitis
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a small pouch extending from the lower right hand side of the large intestine
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appendix
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blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the parts of the body
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arteries
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a fluid produced by the liver that helps to absorb fat
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bile
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the duct from the gall bladder to the small intestine
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bile duct
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an expandable sack that holds urine until it is eliminated from the body
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bladder
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a fluid circulates by the heart that carries oxygen, nutrients, and hormones to the body
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blood
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cells (red and white) that are present in the blood
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blood cells
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the hollow tubes through which blood travels
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blood vessels
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the hard substance that forms the skeleton
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bone
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the part of the brain that connects to the spinal cord
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brain stem
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a branch of the trachea leading into a lung
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bronchus
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person repeatedly eats large amounts of food then forces themselves to throw it up
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bulmia
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an image produced by a computer from a series of x-rays
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CT scan
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a unit that measures the amount of energy in food
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calorie
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a disease in which cells reproduce uncontrollably
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cancer
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the small blood vessels that carry oxygen to cells
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capillaries
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a group of compounds that are important in maintaining body energy
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carbohydrates
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a clear, odorless waste gas produced by cells
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carbon dioxide
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a flexible supporting tissue often found in joints
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cartilage
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a hole or space
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cavity
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the fundametal unit of an organism consisting of nuclei and cytoplasm; it is surrounded by a membrane or cell wall
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cell
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the part of the brain responsible for balance and movement
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cerebellum
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the body cavity in which the major organs of the repiratory and circulatory system are found
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chest cavity
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a group of substances produced by the body, important as hormones and found frequently in nerves
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cholesterol
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the system of the human body that is responsible for moving fluid around the body
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circulatory system
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the large intestine
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colon
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a decrease in the length of muscle cells, causing a decrease in the length (or width) of a muscle
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contraction
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the muscular membrane that separates the organs of the chest from those of the abdomen
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diaphragm
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a decline of the body due to a condition that is identified by signs and symptoms
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disease
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to cut apart a non-living organism
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dissect
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a compound produced by living organisms that is important in controlling body functions
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enzyme
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the muscular tube through which food passes from the throat to the stomach
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esophagus
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the body system that eliminates waste matter from the blood, tissues, and organs
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excretory system
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energy rich compounds that occur in animal and plant tissue
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fats
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the large upper bone of the leg
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femur
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the sack that stores bile before it is released into the small intestine
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gall bladder
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a colorless, watery acidic fluid secreted by the glands of the stomach
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gastric juices
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a group of cells that secretes a substance for a specific function
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gland
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the most important sugar used by the body
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glucose
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the hollow tube from the esophagus to the anus
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gut
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the hollow, muscular organ that pumps blood to the body
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heart
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chemicals that are important in controlling body functions
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hormones
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the upper bone of the arm
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humerus
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the cells of the body that try to prevent disease
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immune system
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an invasion of hte body by microorganisms that causes disease
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infection
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a compound produced by the pancreas that allows cells to take in sugar
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insulin
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the organs of the chest and abdominal cavities
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internal organs
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the large and small intestines
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intestines
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the place where two bones meet
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joint
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an organ that maintains proper water balance and excretes waste as urine
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kidney
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a portion of the digestive sysem that extends from the end of the small intestine to the anus
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large intestine
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connective tissue that connects two bones
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ligament
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a large organ of the digestive system that de-toxifies blood
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liver
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a part of an organ such as the lungs or liver
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lobe
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an organ of the respiratory system that removes carbon dioxide from the blood and provides the blood with oxygen
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lungs
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a sophisticated technique used to view inside the body without damaging it
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magnetic resonance imaging
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the jaw bone
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mandible
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connective tissue found in bones that makes blood cells
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marrow
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the basic processes of life
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metabolism
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natural, non-living substances required by the body for its metabolic processes
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minerals
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a slimy fluid produced by skin cells
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mucus
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a tissue composed of fibers capable of contracting and relaxing, creating body movement
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muscle
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the space directly behind the nostril inside of the nose
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nasal cavity
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bundles of fibers connecting the central nervous system to the parts of the body
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nerves
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the system that allows the body to control and respond to movement
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nervous system
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substances that provide nourishment to the body
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nutrients
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having an excess amount of fat in the body
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obesity
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a part of a living thing that has a particular function and distinguishing properties (e.g. the liver)
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organ
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a group of organs within the body that carry out specific activities
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organ system
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a gas essential to animal cells
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oxygen
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the organ of the digestive system that produces insulin
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pancreas
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an organism or compound that causes a disease
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pathogen
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the bones at the botton of the spine that correct it to the legs
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pelvis
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muscle contractions that push food along the digestive tract
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peristalsis
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body compounds responsible for growth and the repair of tissues
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proteins
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the lower end of the large intestine
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rectum
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the cells in the blood that carry oxygen from the lungs to the body cells
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red blood cell
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the exchange of carbon dioxide for oxygen at the lungs
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respiration
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the semicircular bones that stretch from the spine to the sternum and protect chest cavity
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ribs
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a fluid that is produced in the mouth that contains digestive enzymes
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saliva
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the support structure of a vertebrate animal composed of bone and cartilage
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skeleton
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the jaw and bones that surround the brain
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skull
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the part of the digestive system between the stomach and the large intestine
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small intestine
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