Physiology

Docz Dizzy Dazz (United States of America)
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  1. menarche
    the first occurrence of menstruation in a woman
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  2. homeostasis
    metabolic equilibrium maintained by biological mechanisms
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  3. limbic system
    a system of functionally related neural structures in the brain that are involved in emotional behavior
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  4. limbic
    of or relating to brain structures regulating emotion
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  5. bowel movement
    a euphemism for defecation
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  6. hypothalamus
    a basal part of the diencephalon governing autonomic nervous system
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  7. menstruate
    undergo menstruation
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  8. defecation
    the elimination of fecal waste through the anus
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  9. expectorate
    clear out the chest and lungs
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  10. thalamus
    large egg-shaped structure of gray matter located in the center of the brain
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  11. excrete
    eliminate from the body
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  12. burp
    a reflex that expels gas from the stomach through the mouth
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  13. sputum
    expectorated matter
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  14. urination
    the discharge of urine
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  15. urinate
    eliminate urine
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  16. hemoglobin
    a red protein in blood that transports oxygen
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  17. perspire
    excrete sweat through the pores in the skin
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  18. feces
    solid excretory product evacuated from the bowels
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  19. belch
    expel gas from the stomach
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  20. menopause
    the time in a woman's life in which the menstrual cycle ends
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  21. heartbeat
    the steady movement of the body's blood-pumping organ
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  22. enzyme
    a complex protein produced by cells that acts as a catalyst
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  23. menstrual
    of or relating to menstruation or the menses
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  24. exhale
    expel air
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  25. metabolism
    the organic processes that are necessary for life
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  26. menstruation
    the monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause
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  27. bowel
    the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus
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  28. inhale
    draw deep into the lungs by breathing
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  29. physiology
    the science dealing with the functioning of organisms
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  30. sneeze
    exhale spasmodically, as when an irritant entered one's nose
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  31. cramp
    a painful and involuntary muscular contraction
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  32. hormone
    the secretion of an endocrine gland transmitted by the blood
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  33. intestine
    the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus
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  34. gland
    a small organ that synthesizes and secretes chemicals
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  35. respiration
    a single complete act of breathing in and out
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  36. chew
    chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth
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  37. urine
    liquid excretory product
    PHYSIOLOGY bowel movement breathe belch burp chew circulation defecation digest eliminate enzyme excrete exhale expectorate feces glands heartbeat hemoglobin homeostasis hormone(s) hypothalamus inhale intestine limbic system membrane menarche menopause menstrual cramps menstruate, menstruation metabolism oxygen perspire physiology protein respiration sensation sense sneeze sputum stomach thalamus urine urinate, urination
  38. protein
    an organic compound essential to living cells
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  39. membrane
    a sheet of tissue that lines or connects organs or cells
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  40. eliminate
    end, take out, or do away with
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  41. digest
    convert food into absorbable substances
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  42. oxygen
    a colorless, odorless gas that is essential for respiration
    PHYSIOLOGY bowel movement breathe belch burp chew circulation defecation digest eliminate enzyme excrete exhale expectorate feces glands heartbeat hemoglobin homeostasis hormone(s) hypothalamus inhale intestine limbic system membrane menarche menopause menstrual cramps menstruate, menstruation metabolism oxygen perspire physiology protein respiration sensation sense sneeze sputum stomach thalamus urine urinate, urination
  43. circulation
    the movement of blood through the heart and blood vessels
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  44. breathe
    draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
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  45. stomach
    enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal
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  46. sensation
    an awareness of some type of stimulation
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  47. movement
    change of position that does not entail a change of location
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  48. system
    a group of independent elements comprising a unified whole
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  49. sense
    the faculty through which the world is perceived
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Created on Tue Oct 15 11:47:20 EDT 2013

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