digestive
The digestive disorder represented by the abbreviation IBS
irritable bowel syndrome
2 main parts of central nervous system
brain & spinal cord
Number of bones in adult human body?
206
The muscular organ that pumps blood through the body
heart
3 types of muscle tissue
smooth, cardiac, skeletal
The condition in which stomach acid flows back into the esophagus
gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD
The nervous system division that includes all nerves outside the brain and spinal cord
What is the peripheral nervous system?
a disease caused by low bone density
osteoporosis
Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
arteries
name of muscle in front of thigh
quadricep
A digestive health practice involving foods such as yogurt or kombucha
eating probiotics
The autonomic response associated with fighting or fleeing from danger
What is the sympathetic nervous system?
The tissue that cushions and protects joints
cartilage
Blood vessels where oxygen, nutrients, and waste products are exchanged with tissues
capillaries
A common muscle problem involving involuntary tightening
cramp/spasm
Two ways to help prevent digestive system problems
eating fiber & staying hydrated
The autonomic response associated with resting and digesting food
What is the parasympathetic nervous system?
The condition involving an abnormal curve in the spine
scoliosis
A respiratory disease that causes narrowed airways and difficulty breathing
asthma
what does RICE stand for
rest, ice, compression, and elevation
A condition in which the body reacts negatively to gluten and may damage the digestive system
celiac disease
A breathing technique used to help regulate the nervous system
box breathing
3 major functions of skeletal system
protection, body structure and support, and blood cell production
The process in the lungs in which oxygen enters the blood and carbon dioxide leaves it
gas exchange
A substance that can build up during intense exercise and contribute to muscle soreness or fatigue
lactic acid