Health, Ch. 1-7
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Habit | Something you do without thinking about it |
| Larynx | Another name for the voice box |
| Cuticle | The hardened skin around a nail |
| Cilia | Tiny hairlike structures located in the air passages |
| Mucus | A sticky fluid produced by the mucous membrane |
| Cardiac muscle | Another name for the heart |
| Scapula | Another name for the shoulder blade |
| Ball and Socket joint | The joint that allows you to move your arm and leg in many directions |
| Posture | The way you hold your body |
| Malocclusion | The improper fitting together of the upper and lower teeth |
| Sebum | An oily substance produced by the oil glands |
| Clavicle | Another name for the collar bone |
| Vitamin D | The sunshine vitamin |
| Alveoli | The bronchioles end in tiny air sacs called _______ |
| 206 | How many bones are in the body? |
| Over 600 | How many muscles are in the body? |
| In the front of the skull | Where are the sinuses located? |
| Ligament | A band of tough fibers which connects one bone to another |
| Epidermis | The outer layer of skin |
| Subcutaneous layer | The fatty layer of skin that stores energy |
| Tendon | Fibers which connect muscle to bone |
| Muscle tone | The gentle pulling of muscles against each other |
| Vertebrae | The 33 bones of the spinal column |
| Epiglottis | The flap of cartilage which covers the windpipe |
| Metatarsal | Long bone of the foot |
| Cranium | The eight flat bones of the skull |
| Plaque | A film of harmful bacteria |
| Enamel | The hardest substance in your body |
| Trapezius | The muscle in your shoulder |
| Cavities | Dental caries |
| Aerobic exercises | Exercises that help your lungs use more oxygen with less effort |
| Bronchi | The two branches of the trachea |
| Melanin | A dark colored pigment |
| Redness Swelling Pus Throbbing Pain | What are the signs of infection? |
| By reading the Bible | How do you get spirtual food? |
| By obeying | How do you get spiritual exercise? |
| By having a quiet time with God | How do you get spiritual rest? |
| By confessing your sin | How do you get spiritual cleansing? |
| Know the bones of the body | ... |
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