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SCI220 Midterm
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Anatomical Position | The body is in an erect, or standing, posture with the arms at the sides and palms forward. The head and feet are also pointing forward |
| Triglycerides | The most abundant lipids that function as the body’s most concentrated source of energy. |
| Nucleus | A usually central, spherical double-membrane container of chromatin (DNA); has large pores. It houses the genetic code. |
| Osmosis | Passive transport of water through a selectively permeable membrane in the presence of at least one impermeant solute |
| Mitosis | The process of organizing and distributing nuclear DNA during cell division |
| Epithelial Tissue | covers and protects the body surface, lines body cavities, specializes in moving substances into and out of the body or particular organs |
| 3 Types of Muscle Tissues | skeletal muscle, smooth muscle, and cardiac muscle |
| Dermis | Deep primary layer of the skin; made up of fibrous tissue |
| Hypothalamus | Acts as an integrator and sends a nervous signal to the sweat glands and blood vessels of the skin |
| Fibula | Long, slender bone of the lateral side of the leg |
| Cytoskeleton | cell’s internal supporting framework. It's the bony skeleton of the body made up of rather rigid, rodlike pieces that not only provide support but also allow movement. |
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