Fill in the blank: Physical and chemical processes by which substances are broken down or transformed into energy or products for use by the body are called _________.

Fill in the blank: Structural units in the human body that perform specific functions are called _________.

Fill in the blank: Groups of cells that perform similar tasks are called _________.

Fill in the blank: Basic structural units of the body that divide, develop, and die, renewing tissues and organs are called _________.

Fill in the blank: A natural protective covering is called _________.

Fill in the blank: To widen is to _________?

Fill in the blank: To narrow is to _________.

Fill in the blank: Rigid connective tissues that make up the skeleton, protect organs, and allow the body to move are called _________.

Fill in the blank: The place at which two bones meet is called a _________.

Fill in the blank: Groups of tissues that provide movement of body parts, protection of organs, and creation of body heat are called _________.

Fill in the blank: The wasting away, decreasing in size, and weakening of muscles from lack of use is called _________.

Fill in the blank: The permanent and often painful shortening of a muscle or tendon, usually due to a lack of activity, is called _________.

Fill in the blank: The part of the nervous system that is composed of the brain and spinal cord is called the _________.

Fill in the blank: The part of the nervous system made up of the nerves that extend throughout the body is called the _________.

Fill in the blank: The phase where the heart is at work, contracting and pushing blood out of the left ventricle is called _________.

Fill in the blank: The phase when the heart relaxes or rests is called _________.

Fill in the blank: The process of inhaling air into the lungs and exhaling air out of the lungs is called _________.

Fill in the blank: The process of inhaling air into the lungs is called _________.

Fill in the blank: The process of exhaling air out of the lungs is called _________.

Fill in the blank: Thick mucus coughed up from the lungs is called _________.

Fill in the blank: The inability to control the bladder, which leads to an involuntary loss of urine, is called _________.

Fill in the blank: Involuntary contractions that move food through the gastrointestinal tract are called _________.

Fill in the blank: Natural sugar is called _________.

Fill in the blank: The process of preparing food physically and chemically so that it can be absorbed into the cells is called _________.

Fill in the blank: The transfer of nutrients from the intestines to the cells is called _________.

Fill in the blank: The process of expelling wastes (made up of the waste products of food and fluids) that are not absorbed into the cells is called _________.

Fill in the blank: The inability to control the bowels, leading to an involuntary passage of stool, is called _________.

Fill in the blank: Organs that produce and secrete chemicals called hormones are called _________.

Fill in the blank: Chemical substances created by the body that control numerous body functions are called _________.

Fill in the blank: Sex glands are called _________.

Fill in the blank: To create new human life is to _________.

Fill in the blank: A type of immunity that protects the body from disease in general is called _________.

Fill in the blank: A type of immunity that protects the body against a particular disease that is invading the body at a given time is called _________.

Fill in the blank: ______ is a clear yellowish fluid that carries disease-fighting cells called lymphocytes.

Fill in the blank: ______ is the act of helping people into positions that promote comfort and health.

Fill in the blank: ______ is a body position in which a person lies flat on his back.

Fill in the blank: ______ is a body position in which a person is lying on either side.

Fill in the blank: ______ is a body position in which a person is lying on his stomach, or front side of the body.

Fill in the blank: ______ is a semi-sitting body position, in which a person’s head and shoulders are elevated 45 to 60 degrees.

Fill in the blank: ______ is a body position in which a person is lying on his left side with the upper knee flexed and raised toward the chest.

Fill in the blank: ______ is an extra sheet placed on top of the bottom sheet; used for moving residents without causing shearing.

Fill in the blank: ______ is rubbing or friction that results from the skin moving one way and the bone underneath it remaining fixed or moving in the opposite direction.

Fill in the blank: ______ is moving a person as a unit without disturbing the alignment of the body.

Fill in the blank: ______ means to sit up with the legs hanging over the side of the bed in order to regain balance and stabilize blood pressure.

Fill in the blank: ______ is the science of designing equipment, areas, and work tasks to make them safer and to suit the worker’s abilities.

Fill in the blank: ______ is a belt made of canvas or other heavy material that is used to help people who are weak, unsteady, or uncoordinated to transfer or walk.

Fill in the blank: ______ is a wooden board that helps transfer people who are unable to bear weight on their legs; also called transfer board.

Fill in the blank: ______ is the act of moving or walking, with or without an assistive device.

Fill in the blank: ______ means capable of moving or walking.

Fill in the blank: ______ is a straight cane with a curved handle at the top.

Fill in the blank: ______ is a cane that has a straight grip handle.

Fill in the blank: ______ is a cane that has four rubber-tipped feet and a rectangular base.

Fill in the blank: ______ is a type of walking aid that is used for people who are unsteady or lack balance; usually has four rubber-tipped feet and/or wheels.

Fill in the blank: An initial value that can be compared to future measurements is called _________.

Fill in the blank: A body position in which a person is flat on her back with her knees flexed and her feet flat on the bed is called _________.

Fill in the blank: A body position in which a person lies on her back with her hips at the edge of an exam table; legs are flexed, and feet are in padded stirrups is called _________.

Fill in the blank: A body position in which the person is lying on her abdomen with her knees pulled towards the abdomen and her legs separated; arms are pulled up and flexed, and the head is turned to one side is called _________.