Physiological Concepts

5 words in this vocabulary list

noun a bitter greenish-brown alkaline fluid that aids digestion and is secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder

  • The liver produces bile to aid in the digestion of fats.
  • I heard that eating greasy food can cause bile to build up in your stomach.
  • I can't believe she had the bile to say that to my face!
  • His words were filled with bile, showing his deep-seated resentment towards her.

noun something that incites to action or exertion or quickens action, feeling, thought, etc.

  • The research study aimed to measure the response to auditory stimulus in infants.
  • When I hear my favorite song, it's like a stimulus for me to start dancing.
  • The loud music was such a stimulus for the party last night.
  • The challenging obstacle course served as a stimulus for the team to work together and overcome it.

noun a medical condition characterized by an abnormally slow heart rate

  • The patient was diagnosed with bradycardia, characterized by a slow heart rate.
  • My friend experienced bradycardia during his last check-up.
  • I heard that bradycardia can make you feel really tired.
  • His bradycardia was like a slow metronome, ticking away at a relaxed pace.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality (abdominal cavities)

  • The abdominal cavities contain vital organs such as the stomach, liver, and intestines.
  • I felt a sharp pain in my abdominal cavities after eating too much junk food.
  • I need to start doing more sit-ups to tone my abdominal cavities.
  • Her laughter echoed through the room, filling the empty abdominal cavities of the once somber atmosphere.

adjective relating to or situated towards the apex or tip of a plant or organ

adverb in a manner that is towards the apex or tip of a plant or organ

  • The acroscopic view of the mountain range was breathtaking.
  • From the top of the hill, you can see the acroscopic view of the city.
  • Dude, check out the acroscopic scenery from this lookout point!
  • She always takes the acroscopic approach when analyzing problems, looking at the bigger picture.