The Human Body 인체 관련 단어 영영풀이

[The Human Body 인체 관련 단어 영영풀이]

 

bones

noun : the hard parts of a body that give it shape

brain

noun : the organ in a human or other animal’s head, used for thinking and controlling the body

heart

noun : the organ that pumps blood to all parts of the body

lungs

noun : parts of the body in the chest that are used for breathing

 

artery

noun : a blood vessel that moves oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to all parts of the body

bone marrow

noun : spongy material in the center of bones that produces blood cells

cell

noun : the smallest independently functioning unit in an organism

diaphragm

noun : a sheet of muscle that allows the lungs to take in and release air

handle

verb : to use a hand to touch, hold, or move something

kidney

noun : an organ that maintains proper water balance and filters waste from blood

large intestine

noun : the thick, lower end of the digestive system, in which water is removed from digested food

liver

noun : the large excretory organ that filters blood and helps with digestion

muscle

noun : a type of body tissue that contracts and relaxes to allow movement

nerves

noun : fibers in the body that carry messages between the brain and other parts of the body

ribs

noun : a group of long, curved bones that support and protect the chest

saliva

noun : a liquid in the mouth that mixes with food to help begin digestion; spit

small intestine

noun : the thin, coiled part of the digestive system in which nutrients are removed from food and released into the bloodstream

spine

noun : a column of bones that provides the main support for a vertebrate's body; the backbone, or vertebral column

stomach

noun : an organ in the body that creates acid and enzymes that digest food

system

noun : a group of things or ideas that work together

trachea

noun : the tube through which air travels in and out of the lungs

vein

noun : a blood vessel that carries blood back from the body's cells to the heart

waste

noun : solid matter passed out of the body of an animal

 

brain stem

noun : the part of the brain at the top of the spinal cord; controls basic body functions, such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure

carbon dioxide

noun : an invisible gas that is formed by the chemical breakdown or burning of organic substances, such as fossil fuels, and that is absorbed by plants during photosynthesis

cardiac muscle

noun : the type of muscle found in the heart

cerebellum

noun : the lower back part of the brain; coordinates sensory information with muscle movement to allow the body to maintain balance and move smoothly

cerebrum

noun : the largest part of many mammals' brains; controls thinking, feeling, communicating, emotions, and some of the senses

circulatory system

noun : the body system that moves blood throughout the body

corpus callosum

noun : the group of nerve fibers in the middle part of the brain in some mammals; connects and allows communication between the two hemispheres

digestive system

noun : the body system that breaks down food to give the whole body the nutrients it needs

neuron

noun : a nerve cell that carries information within the brain and between the brain and other parts of the body

respiratory system

noun : the body system that controls breathing by inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide

skeletal muscles

noun : strong muscles that connect to bones and allow the body to move

skeletal system

noun : the body system that provides a sturdy frame to support all other body systems