Digestive System Vocabulary Review
C) TONGUE.Organ that senses taste of food and helps push it to the back of the mouth.
A) STOMACH. Saclike, muscular organ that secretes acids and churns food into a pulp.
P) LARGE INTESTINE.large tubular organ that absorb water, salts, and store waste matter.
I) SALIVARY GLANDS.Gland that produce and secrete saliva which contain digestive enzymes.
L) SMALL INTESTINE. Long tubular organ where most of Chemical digestion & absorption take place.
E) MOUTH . Entrance of the digestive system where mechanical and chemical digestion begins.
G) ESOPHAGUS . muscular tube that connects and carries food from the moth to the stomach.
N) TEETH . bony structures that grind and Crush food mechanically into smaller bits.
K) PERISTALSIS. rhythmic muscular contractions that moves food through the digestive tract.
F) SECRETION. production and release of useful substances (enzymes, hormones, etc) by a gland.
M) ABSORTION . movement of nutrient molecules through the wall of digestive system into the blood.
H) EXCRETION . process of eliminating waste products of metabolism (urine, co2, etc).
O) INGESTION . process of Eating i.e. taking food into the body through the mouth.
B) EMULSIFICATION . process by which fat globules re broken into smaller droplets by bile salt.
J) DIGESTION . process by which body breaks down food into small nutrients that can be absorbed.
D) EGESTION . process of elimination of indigestible food remains from digestive system.

Endocrine System Vocabulary
Definitions
A. controls other body systems by releasing certain chemicals --- Endocrine system
B. chemicals that are produced by endocrine glands --- hormones
C. a group of cells that makes special chemicals for your body; they make hormones --- gland
D. controls how fast the body uses its energy --- thyroid
E. helps us respond to danger; fight or flight;makes epinephrine (adrenalin) --- Adrenal gland
F. male reproductive hormone --- testes
G. female reproductive hormone --- ovaries
H. makes insulin to help cells take in glucose; controls blood sugar levels --- pancreas
I. controls levels of vitamins and minerals in the body; controls calcium levels in blood --- parathyroid
J. helps fight disease and bacteria --- Thymus
K. the gland that helps control all the other glands --- Pituitary
L. turn endocrine glands ON and OFF; sends hormones where needed --- Feedback system

Lymphatic System Structures Vocabulary
Lymph fluid
A. Also known as lymph; plasma; is intracellular fluid as it returns to the venous circulatory system; lymph picks up waste products from the cells
Lymph Capillaries
B. Carries lymph fluids from the tissue to the
larger lymph vessels
Lacteals
C. Are specialized lymph capillaries located in the villi of the small intestine. Their fat and fat soluble vitamins are carried into the bloodstream
Lymph nodes
D. Bean shaped structures; located in lymph vessels. They filter lymph to remove harmful substances.
Tonsils
E. Masses of lymphatic tissue that form a protective ring around the nose and upper throat.
Vermiform appendix
F. Lymphatic tissue that form the lower portion of the cecum of the large intestine.
Peyer's patches
G. Are small bundles of lymphatic tissue located on the walls of the ileum of the small intestine.
Spleen
H. Mass of lymphatic tissue located in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen,forms lymphocytes and monocytes.removes worn out red out blood cells.
Thymus
I. Composed largely of lymphatic tissue it plays an important role in the endocrine and immune system

Lymphatic System Definitions
Lymph
A.Fluid of lymphatic system
Lymphatic system
B. Moves in one direction-toward subclavian veins: move only thru pressure
Right lymphatic ducts
C. Drains lymph from the right arm and right side of head and right thorax to right subclavian vein
Thoracic duct
D. Drains lymph from the rest of the body into the left subclavian vein
cisterna chyli
E. Lymphatic sac at the beginning of the thoracic duct between the abdominal aorta and L2
Bone marrow
F. pluriptent stem cells-precursor blood cells
B cells
G. Mature in bone marrow
T cells
H. Mature in the thymus
Spleen
I. Largest lymphatic organ
Lymph nodes
J. only place where lymph is filtered:cer, axillary & inguinal nodes are routinely checked by physicians
mucosal-associated lymphoid tissue(MALT)
K. collection of nodules in mucosa or submucosa of digestive tract
Tonsils
L. Around throat
peyer's patches
M. Small intestine
Vermiform appendix
N. Inferior to the cecum
Immunity
O. Defense reaction to microorganisms
Natural immunity
P. Nonspecific response to invading pathogens
Inflammation
Q.. Protective mechanism that stabilizes & prepares damaged tissue: local heat, swelling, redness, pain & decreased function
Acquired immunity
R. Diverse but specific response to pathogens
AIDS
S. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome:caused by HIV..Adjust to clients stamina
Allergies
T. Overreaction of the immune system to harmless agents:avoid possible allergens
Chronic fatigue syndrome
U. Disabling fatigue: shorter duration of massage if client is fatigued
Hodgkin's Disease
V.. Cancer of the lymph nodes: physicians clearance
Lupus Erythematosus
W. autoimmune disease of connective tissues: massage contraindicated suring flare-ups

READING...New Medical Resources UVM
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Benefits of VegetarianismResearch has shown a number of health benefits related to vegetarian eating. Heart disease, high blood pressure, adult-onset diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, and certain cancers occur less often in people who are vegetarian. Science has demonstrated that these health benefits are related to healthful food choices. Eating whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds provides the body with the ammunition needed to fight disease and illness. A diet high in meat, saturated fat, milk, cheese, and butter does not provide the same health benefits.
Nutritional Adequacy
Sources of protein in the vegetarian diet include cooked dried beans, nuts, seeds, and soy products.For the vegetarian, foods such as fortified cereals and soymilk can provide the vitamin B12 needed by the body. Dairy products are also an excellent source of calcium, along with calcium-fortified soymilk, tofu processed with calcium, broccoli, nuts, collard greens, and calcium-fortified orange juice. High-calcium foods are important for strong bones and should be consumed early in life to build the body's calcium stores.
A carefully planned vegetarian diet can provide the nutrients needed for health at any time during the life cycle. Most individuals who choose this eating style do so because of the many health benefits associated with vegetarian eating, including reduced risk for heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers.