The inflammation of a bursa, sometimes with calcification in underlying tendon. Caloric cost The number of Calories burned to produce the energy for a task. It is the energy required to ra se the temperature of one kilogram of water one degree Celsius. Capillary The tiny blood vessels that receive blood flow from the arteries, interchange substances between the blood and tile tissues, and return the blood to the veins. Carbohydrate Chemical compound of carbon, oxygen and hydrogen, usually with the hydrogen and oxygen in the right proportions to form water.
Common forms are starches, sugars, cellulose and gums.
Carbohydrates are more readily used for energy production than are fats and proteins. A colorless, odorless gas that is formed in the tissues by the oxidation of carbcn, and is eliminated by the lungs. Its presence in the lungs stimulates breathing. Cardiac Pertaining to the heart. Cardiac output The volume of blood pumped out by the heart in a given unit of time.