Вопрос школьника
Complete the definitions with the underlined words from the article. – Дополните определения подчеркнутыми словами из статьи.
1. tiredness (n) the feeling that you want to sleep
Ответ от учителя
or rest because you have been doing something for a long time and you are physically or mentally exhausted.
2. immune system (n) the system in your body that protects you from diseases and infections by producing antibodies and white blood cells.
3. inflammation (n) a natural response of the body to injury or infection, characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain.
4. antioxidants (n) substances that can prevent or slow damage to cells caused by free radicals, which are molecules produced when the body breaks down food or when it is exposed to radiation, tobacco smoke, or other environmental factors.
5. metabolism (n) the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life, including the breakdown of food and the production of energy.
6. stress (n) a physical or emotional response to a challenging or threatening situation, characterized by increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, and the release of stress hormones such as cortisol.
7. insomnia (n) a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early and not being able to go back to sleep.
