PHYSIOLOGY AND HEALTH -2

PHYSIOLOGICAL TERMS

Cerebrum is the chief and largest part of brain which occupies the upper and frontal two-thirds of entire brain covering all other parts of brain. It is also the centre of intelligence, coordination, memory, will, imagination, etc. It controls voluntary action as well.

Duodenum is the first part of the small intestine, from the stomach to the jejunum, where pancreatic juice helps in the digestion of food.

Enzyme is a catalytic substance promoting a chemical change in human body. These are contained in juices secreted by different glands which help in the digestion of food.

Epilepsy is the disorder marked by disturbed electrical rhythms of the central nervous system and typically manifested by convulsive attacks usually with clouding of consciousness.

Gall bladder is the pear-shaped pouch situated at the lower border of the liver for the storage of bile and the secretion of mucous.

Gastric juice is a secretion of glands in the stomach. It contains hydrochloric
acid which destroys bacteria contained in the food, and enzymes which help in digesting proteins and fats.

Haemoglobin is a pigment present in blood.

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