GE L12 Unit 3 (vocabulary Part 2)

Global English
level 12
Unit 3

Vocabulary Part 2

• Meaning: Small organs on top of the kidneys that produce hormones like adrenaline.

• Use: Used in biology/medicine when talking about hormone production.

• Example: The adrenal glands release adrenaline when we are stressed.

Adrenal Glands

• Meaning: A hormone that makes the heart beat faster and gives more energy during stress.

• Use: Used in science and daily life to describe a sudden burst of energy.

• Example: She felt a rush of adrenaline before giving her speech.

Adrenaline

• Meaning: The flow of blood inside the body.

• Use: Used when talking about how substances (oxygen, hormones, medicine) move in the body.

• Example: The medicine quickly entered his bloodstream.

Bloodstream

• Meaning: The soft tissue inside bones that makes blood cells.

• Use: Common in biology and medicine.

• Example: Doctors can transplant bone marrow to treat some diseases.

Bone Marrow

• Meaning: A disease where the body cannot control blood sugar properly.

• Use: Common in medical discussions about health problems.

• Example: Regular exercise can help prevent diabetes.

Diabetes

• Meaning: A type of sugar that gives energy to the body.

• Use: Used in science, nutrition, and medicine.

• Example: After eating, the level of glucose in the blood rises.

Glucose

• Meaning: Problems with the heart and blood vessels.

• Use: Used when discussing health risks and stress.

• Example: Smoking increases the risk of heart disease.

Heart Disease

• Meaning: A part of the brain that controls stress and body functions.

• Use: Mostly in biology/medical texts.

• Example: The hypothalamus helps control body temperature and stress response.

Hypothalamus

• Meaning: Cells in the body that fight infections and keep us healthy.

• Use: Used in biology, medicine, or when talking about immunity.

• Example: Stress can weaken immune cells, making us more likely to get sick.

Immune Cells

• Meaning: Giving a vaccine to protect someone from disease.

• Use: Common in medical and public health discussions.

• Example: Children receive inoculations to protect against measles.

Inoculations

• Meaning: An organ that cleans the blood and makes urine.

• Use: Used in biology and health contexts.

• Example: The kidneys remove waste from the body.

Kidney

• Meaning: A large organ that cleans blood and helps digestion.

• Use: Often in biology/medicine.

• Example: Drinking too much alcohol can damage the liver.

Liver

• Meaning: The ability to recover quickly from difficulties or stress.

• Use: Can be used in psychology, health, or everyday life.

• Example: Her resilience helped her cope with exam stress.

Resilience

• Meaning: The long tube in the body where food is digested and nutrients absorbed.

• Use: Used in biology and health topics.

• Example: Nutrients from food are absorbed in the small intestine.

Small Intestine

• Meaning: An organ that helps filter blood and fight infections.

• Use: Medical and biology contexts.

• Example: The spleen plays an important role in the immune system.

Spleen