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Samantha Oversole
Physiology 1-6
Term | Definition |
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Hypothalamus | "Thermostat" part of brain responsible for homeostasis in the body |
Monosaccharides | Simple sugars, types of Carbohydrates. Glucose is an example |
Diffusion | Natural phenomenon caused by tendency of small particles to spread evenly in any given space |
Obligatory Base Pairing | Aspect of DNA structure |
ECM (Extracellular Matrix) | Fluid material between cells of tissue |
Lacunae | Small spaces within bone matrix that contain tissue fluid |
Mastoiditis | Inflammation of mucous lining in Mastoids (floor of temporal bones) |
Deltoid Tuberosity | V shaped, rough area midway down humerus where deltoid muscle inserts |
Articulation | Point of contact between two bones (also called joint) |
ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) | Energy required for muscular contraction |