health science

1. position - A standard position used as a reference in anatomy; body upright, arms at
7. - Heat produced in the body, primary by muscle activitys
9. - Connective tissue that attaches muscles to bones, enabling movement
11. - A condition where bones become weak and brittle
12. - Cells in the retina of the eye that detect lights and enable vision
13. - A chemical messenger produced by glands, regulation body functions like growth and metabolism.
15. blood cells - Cells in the blood that carry oxygen from the lungs to tissues
16. of practice - The procedures and actions a healthcare professional is legally allowed to perform.
17. palms forward.
18. - Tily air sacs in the lungs where oxygen and carbon exchange occurs
19. - A U.S. law ensuring the confidentiality and security of patient health information
20. - The inability to conceive children, often due to hormonal or genetic factors

2. - A hormone released during stress or excitement that increase heart rate and energy
3. - Connective tissue that links bones to other bones, providing joint stability.
4. - Refers to the back side of the body
5. - An involuntary and immediate response to a stimulus
6. - A hormone responsible for female reproductive development and maintaining bone density
8. - Refers to the front side of the body
10. - The amount a patient must pay out-of-pocket before insurance coverage begins
12. - The liquid component of blood that carries nutrients, hormones and waste products
14. - The body’s ability to maintain stable internal conditions despite external changes