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a drug found in tobacco that stimulates the heart and nervous system.
nicotine
the body's ability to resist a particular disease
immunity
the part of the eye that gives it its color
iris
the "wires" of you communication system
nerves
the most frequently used illegal drug
marijuana
the "master gland"
pituitary
carries sound from the outer ear to the eardrum
auditory canal
a break, crack or ship in a bone
fracture
drugs that destroy or stop the growth of bacteria.
antibiotics
controlled by direct pressure, elevation and compression the nearest pressure point
bleeding
person trained to examine eyes and prescribe glasses
optometrist
served as your lungs, kidneys, and intestines before you developed these organs
placenta
medicine that can be purchased with a prescription.
over-the-counter
the jostling of the brain inside its protective, bony covering
concussion
made up of the brain and spinal cord
central nervous system
substances your body needs in order to function properly
nutrients
penicillin
the special kind of skin cells that line your mouth, nose, and throat
mucous membrane
the part of the brain that controls thinking, reasoning, and memory
cerebrum
the dome-shaped muscle responsible for breathing
diaphragm
a depressant made from fermented grain or fruit juice.
used to effectively treat muscle injuries
RICE
antivenin
sends messages to your brain which allow you to smell
olfactory receptors
drops that relieve pain without causing numbness
analgesics