Body Systems Part 1

4. The angle where the upper and lower eyelids meet
10. The loss of muscle mass, strength, and function that comes with aging
12. A type of leukocyte that surrounds and kills invading cells
14. The surgical removal of one or both testicles
17. The medical term for stopping or controlling bleeding
18. AKA spinal osteoarthritis, is a degenerative disorder that can cause the loss of normal spinal structure and function
19. Pain in the head
20. The abnormal softening of cartilage

1. The gradual loss of sensorineural hearing that occurs as the body ages
2. AKA hardening of the arteries, is any of a group of diseases characterized by thickening and the loss of elasticity of arterial walls
3. The medical term for above the stomach
5. A portion of the respiratory system that is posterior to the nasal cavity and continues downward to behind the mouth
6. The medical term for profuse sweating
7. Blood cells that are involved in defending the body against infective organisms and foreign substances
8. Excessive hunger
9. The inflammation of the kidney or kidneys
11. The medical term for heartburn
13. A group of disorders characterized by dry, thickened, and scaly skin
15. The normal termination of menstruation in women during middle age
16. The watery flow of mucus from the nose