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Human Physiology
Week 1-6
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Homeostasis | the stability, balance, or equilibrium within a cell or the body |
| Autoimmunity | self immunity |
| Glucose | main type of sugar in the blood and comes from carbohydrates |
| DNA | molecule that carries genetic information for the development and functioning of an organism |
| Diffusion | refers to a natural phenomenon caused by the tendency of small particles to spread out evenly within any given space |
| Transcription | synthesis of any RNA molecule |
| Epithelial Tissue | covers and protects the body surfaces |
| Connective Tissue | support the body and its parts, connects, and hold them together, transport substances through the body and protects it from foreign invaders |
| Bones | Rigid, mineralized structures that help perform five major roles in the body |
| Parietal Bones | Give shape to the bulging topside of the cranium |