body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in the external environment.

chemical reactions that not only break down relatively complex compounds into simpler ones but also release energy from them.

the “powerhouses” of cells that provide energy needed by the cell to carry on day-to-day functioning, growth, and repair

set of sacs that provides a “packaging” service to the cell by storing material for future internal use or for export from the cell

Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)

molecule that carries genetic information for the development and functioning of an organism.

Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)

energy carrying molecule found in the cells of all living things.

is made up of water, proteins/glycoproteins, and proteoglycans that often form large bundles or complexes that bind together and to the cells of the tissue.

bone tissue that forms the hard shell of a bone

are small, finger-like projections found in the uppermost layer of the skin (dermis)

are cells that are involved in the process of bone formation

is a type of connective tissue that surrounds and supports muscles, organs, and other structures in the body.

The long bone of the upper part of the arm

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Sherin Naidu

Anatomy week 1-5

Term	Definition
Homeostasis	body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in the external environment.
Catabolism	chemical reactions that not only break down relatively complex compounds into simpler ones but also release energy from them.
Mitochondria	the “powerhouses” of cells that provide energy needed by the cell to carry on day-to-day functioning, growth, and repair
Golgi apparatus	set of sacs that provides a “packaging” service to the cell by storing material for future internal use or for export from the cell
Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)	molecule that carries genetic information for the development and functioning of an organism.
Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)	energy carrying molecule found in the cells of all living things.
Extracellular Matrix	is made up of water, proteins/glycoproteins, and proteoglycans that often form large bundles or complexes that bind together and to the cells of the tissue.
Compact bone tissue	bone tissue that forms the hard shell of a bone
Dermal papillae	are small, finger-like projections found in the uppermost layer of the skin (dermis)
Osteoblasts	are cells that are involved in the process of bone formation
Fascia	is a type of connective tissue that surrounds and supports muscles, organs, and other structures in the body.
Humerus	The long bone of the upper part of the arm

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