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Sports Conditioning

Sports Con Vocab Ch 20

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When the body is positioned erect with head, eyes, arms to the side with palms face forward, and feet are together and toes pointing forward. Anatomical position 
Tissue that binds together and supports various structures of the body. Connective tissue 
Tissue that covers the surface of the body and lines the body Epithelial tissue
The process of breaking down food into small enough units for absorption Digestion 
A process by which nutrients are transported across cell membranes and into the bloodstream Absorption 
A tubular structure that transports food to the stomach Esophagus 
the smallest vessels that supply blood to the tissues, and the site of all gas and nutrient exchange in the cardiovascular system. Also, capillaries connect the arterial and venous systems Capillaries 
blood vessels that carry blood towards the heart from vital organs and extremities. Veins
blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to vital organs and extremities. Arteries
The liquid portion of blood Plasma
Chemical substances produced by and released by endocrine glands. Hormones
Macronutrients that are made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Carbohydrates
Nitrogen-containing compounds that are the building blocks of protein. Amino acids
The name for fats used in the body and bloodstream. Lipids
disc-shaped component of blood; involved in clotting. Platelets 
a major artery of the cardiovascular system that arises from the left ventricle of the heart Aorta 
A condition involving the accumulation of fatty material on the inner walls of the arteries, causing the arteries to harden, thicken, and lose elasticity. Arteriosclerosis 
Fluid between the cells or body parts. Interstitial fluid
An upper chamber of the heart. Atrium 
A lower chamber of the heart. Ventricle
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