Physiology

4. one of the chambers in the heart that pumps blood to the lungs or the rest of the body
5. a written document from a doctor that allows a patient to obtain specific medication from a pharmacy
9. a bundle of fibers that transmits signals between the brain and different parts of the body
10. a pouch-like organ between the esophagus and small intestine
11. a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck that produces hormones that regulate metabolism and energy levels
13. the part of the brain that connects the nervous system with the endocrine system
15. the large organ that controls bodily functions through release of hormones or activating muscles
16. a gland at the base of the brain that controls many body functions by releasing hormones
18. glands located on top of each kidney that produce hormones involved in stress response and metabolism
19. a chemical released by one part of the body that sends out messages which affect other parts of the body

1. to emit a substance in order to perform some bodily function
2. a small gland in the brain that produces melatonin, which helps regulate sleep patterns
3. a health problem that disrupts normal physical or mental functioning
6. a medical procedure that examines the inside of the colon
7. a response of the body's immune system that causes redness, swelling, and pain in an area due to injury or infection
8. a lung condition that makes it hard to breathe because the air sacs in the lungs are damaged
12. a part of a nerve cell that receives signals from other cells and helps transmit information
14. a long, thin part of a nerve cell that sends electrical signals away from the cell body to other cells
17. a red liquid in the body that carries oxygen and nutrients to cells
18. a small, tube-like structure attached to the large intestine that may play a role in digestion but is not essential for survival