UNIT 8
A surface that does not absorb liquids.
non‑porous.
Byproducts created when the body performs normal functions like energy production is called _________
Metabolic waste
Harmful substances that can damage the body is called
Toxin
Jumping on a trampoline, skateboarding, and playing tag all count as ___________
physical activity
A network of vessels and nodes that removes waste and supports immunity is called
Lymphatic system
A process or period of time in which one abstains from or rids the body of toxic or unhealthy substances is called
detoxification or Detox
Walking, biking, and dancing are examples of ________
everyday exercise
The brain’s nighttime waste‑clearance system active during sleep is called
Glymphatic system
Vital is
Essential for life
This Vocab is clean and free from germs. It is ______
Sanitary
Cellular damage caused by unstable molecules called free radicals is called
Oxidative stress
a part of the human body which is typically self-contained and has a specific vital function is called
Organ
Helping with chores like raking leaves is an example of _______
active movement
Compounds that neutralize free radicals and protect cells.
Antioxidants
is the largest organ of the body and part of the integumentary system. It protects the body from germs is called
Skin