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Integumentary System
Anatomy and Physiology Key Terms
Term | Definition |
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androgen | generic term for an agent (usually a hormone, such as testosterone and androsterone) that stimulates development of male characteristics |
ductule | very small duct |
homeostasis | state in which the regulatory mechanisms of the body maintain an internal environment within tolerable levels, despite changes in the external environment |
synthesize | forming a complex substance by the union of simpler compounds or elements |