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Antibodies |
Some white blood cells make substances called antibodies that kill micro-organisms.
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Bile |
Substance produced in the liver that breaks down fat and helps neutralise excess stomach acid.
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Breathing |
The act of taking air in and out of the lungs.
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Circulation |
Flow of blood around the body.
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cilia |
Hair shaped structures in the nose and throat that trap dust before it reaches the lungs.
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Deficiency |
Absence of certain minerals or vitamins.
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Diaphragm |
Muscular organ used in breathing.
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Disease |
A medical condition that causes illness.
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Emphysema |
(Pronounced em-fee-see-ma) A lung disease causing shortness of breath.
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Energy |
Light, sound, heat, kinetic, electrical and chemical are all forms of energy.
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Heart |
Muscular organ that pumps blood around the body.
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Micro-organism |
An organism that can only be seen under a microscope.
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Muscle |
A tissue that contracts to cause movement.
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lung |
Organ that takes oxygen from the air and returns carbon dioxide to the air.
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Vitamin |
Chemical found in vegetables, fruit and cereals that help your body to work efficiently.
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Nutrition |
The process of obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
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