Cardiovascular System
How many chambers are located in the heart?
Four
-itis
Inflammation
Kneecap
Patella
Occurs when the body produces either excessive insulin
Diabetes
Largest muscle in the body
The Gluteus Maximus
Term refering to the pressure exertion of blood against walls of the arteries.
Blood Pressure
glyco-
Sugar
Inflammation of the Liver
Hepatitis
Inflammation of the joints
Arthritis
This organ filters and purifies blood blood through nephrons
The Kidneys
Where do arteries transport blood?
The rest of the body, away from the heart
hemat-
blood
Medical term for shoulder blade
Scapula
What does OCD stand for?
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
A gland regulating growth and development of the human body
Pituitary Gland
The largest artery in the human body
The Aorta
-algia
pain
Term for high blood pressure
Hypertension
Results from abnormal electrical brain activity; a common symptom is experiencing seizures
Epilepsy
What hormone regulates the "fight or flight" response?
Adrenaline