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Anatomy
Week 1-5 Review
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Homeostasis | A state of balance among all the body systems needed for the body to survive and function correctly. |
| Bacteria | Tiny, primitive cells that lack nuclei. |
| Carbohydrates | Organic compounds containing carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen; commonly called sugars and starches. |
| Ribosomes | Small particles assembled from two tiny subunits of rRNA and protein. |
| Plasma Membrane | Phospholipid bilayer reinforced with cholesterol and embedded with proteins and other organic molecules |
| Epithelial Tissue | One or more layers of densely arranged cells with very little extracellular matrix, may form either sheets or glands. |
| Osteoblasts | Small cells that synthesize and secrete an organic matrix called osteoid. |
| Articular Cartilage | Thin layer of hyaline cartilage that covers the articular or joint surfaces of epiphyses. |
| Alkaline | Having a pH greater than 7. |
| pH | Measurement of how acidic or basic a substance or solution is. |