A Defensive Discourse
you body's ability to resist or fight off certain diseases.
Immunity
the intentional use of drugs for nonmedical purposes
caused by prolonged exposure to high temperatures
gives the eyes its color
Iris
a dome-shaped muscle used in breathing
Diaphragm
lines your mouth, nose, and throat, and produces a thick fluid.
Mucous Membrane
relieves pain without causing numbness
Analgesic
occurs when body temperatures drop below normal
Hypothermia
the center of the iris through which light passes
Pupil
formed by groups of similar cells
tissues
the largest organ and the body's first line of defense against disease.
Skin
the first antibiotic to be discovered
Penicillin
a serum used for treating snakebites
lens
fatty deposits in an artery
the chemical which destroys most of the harmful bacteria that enter your stomach.
also referred to as a dependence
Addiction
controlled by direct pressure, elevation, and compressing the nearest pressure point
Bleeding
the tough outer layer of the eye
Sclera
the system that transports nutrients, water, and oxygen to every living cell in the body
Circulatory
the enzyme that kills bacteria in your tears and perspiration.
Lysozyme
a drug found in tobacco that stimulates the heart and nervous system
Nicotine
pressure point used for a leg wound
Femoral Artery
a person trained to examine eyes and prescribe glasses
Optometrist
a muscle's ability to maintain a slight contraction
Muscle Tone