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Weeks 1-5 StudyStack
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Homeostasis | Constant state maintained by the body |
| Matter | Anything that has mass and occupies space |
| Carbohydrates | Organic compounds containing carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Commonly called sugars and starches. |
| Elastin | Stretchy elastic fibers made of elastin that impart the ability to recoil |
| Anatomy | Study of structure of an organism and relationships of its parts. |
| Eponyms | Terms based on a person's name. |
| Lumen | Hollow area of organ. Example is stomach, lungs, or bladder. |
| Medullary | Inner region or core of an organ. |
| Cortical | Outer region or outer layer of an organ. |
| Basal | Base or widest part of an organ. |
| Apical | Narrow tip of an organ |