CH 5 Lesson 4
The Body as a Whole
Body Fluids
p116-119
Fluids in the body: __________________, ____________________, & ______________________.
 greater than one-half an adult’s weight
 vital in transportation of nutrients to cells
 vital in removal of wastes from body
 water is MOST important component
 various fluids are associated w/ various systems _______________ & _______________
Word Parts: Body Fluids
Meaning
Combining Form
cellul(o)
crin(o), -crine
dacry(o), lacrim(o)
-emia,
hem(o), hemat(o)
hidr(o)
hydr(o)
lymph(o)
muc(o)
-poiesis
-poietin
py(o)
sial(o)
ur(o)
Fluid balance (the regulation of water) is maintained through intake and output of water.
[interstitial Latin: interstitium, space or gap in a tissue or structure]
Exercise 14
MATCH IT!
p12
(answers on page 409)
Listing of Medical Terms
pertaining to the area within the cell
pertaining to the area outside of the cell
fluid that fills spaces between cells
swelling
pertaining to tears
crying or discharge of tears
inflammation of the eye
stone
tear stone
condition of tear stones
inflammation of the tear sack
pertaining to saliva
x-ray images of the ducts of the salivary glands
secrete out
secrete within
sweat glands
excessive sweating
inflammation of a sweat gland
therapy by water
blood in the urine
literally without urine production (meaning very little in a day)
pertaining to lymph
resembling mucous
agents that break up or destroy mucous
pus in urine
formation of pus
pertaining to fluid of the cerebrum and spine
pertaining to “water on the head”
pertaining to a study of the nerves or system