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Lucy Wachira
Physiology Week 1-6
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Set Point | The normal reading or range |
| Prostaglandin | The lipid that is often referred to as a tissue hormone |
| Catalyst | A chemical that reduces the amount of activation energy needed to start a chemical reaction |
| Enzymes | Proteins that act as catalysts |
| Dermis | The area referred to as true skin |
| Mesenchyme | Connective tissue forms from stem cell tissue |
| Epiphyseal Plate | It is where the bones grow in length |
| Cartilages | It provides flexibility and smooth surfaces for movement |
| Extensibility | The ability for muscle's to stretch or extend and to return to its resting length |
| Symphyses | Joints joined by fibrocartilage |