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Phys stack 1

week 1-6

TermDefinition
Physiology Study of the function of the body and its anatomical structures.
Metabolism Chemical reactions within the human body that sustain life.
Cells Membrane-bound unit that contains fundamental molecules of life and of which all living things are composed of.
Tissue Group of cells that have similar structure and function together as a unit.
Homeostasis Stability or equilibrium within a cell or the body.
Afferent Conducting inward or toward something.
Efferent Conducting aware or outward from something.
Set Point Range of normal.
Electrolytes Acids, bases, and salts. Substances that dissociate in a solution to form ions.
pH Power of Hydrogen.
Lipids Water-insolube organic biomolecules that are fatty acids that are soluble in organic solvents.
Amino Acids Organic compound that contains a carboxyl and amino group. Are elements that make up a protein molecule.
Prime Mover Muscle that directly performs a specific movement.
Agonist Term applied to a prime mover, or any other muscle that directly contributes to the same action.
Antagonist Directly opposes prime movers, are relaxed, rigid, with a lack of motion. They help provide precision and control during contractions of prime movers.
Synergist Muscles that contract at the same time as a prime mover and compliment the primer mover by helping produce more effective movements.
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