Chapter 10

artery

A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to various parts of the body, typically rich in oxygen.

capillary

A small blood vessel that connects arteries and veins, allowing for the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste between blood and tissues.

digestion

The process by which food is broken down into smaller components that can be absorbed by the body, involving both mechanical and chemical actions.

hemoglobin

the substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen and gives blood its red color

hormone

a chemical messenger produced by glands that regulates various physiological processes in the body.

immunity

protection against a disease or condition through the immune system's response to pathogens.

peristalsis

the wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract.

tissue

a group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function in the body.

central nervous system

CNS

gastro intestinal

GI

milliter

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peripheral nervous system

PNS

red blood cell

RBC

white blood cell

WBC