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Physiology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Circadian Rhythm | natural oscillation that repeats every 24hrs |
| Set Point | normal reading or range |
| Nucleic Acid | a large molecule with sugar, nitrogen base, and phosphate bond |
| Diffusion | moves down a concentration gradient |
| Stratum Granulosum | a skin layer that does the process of kertanization |
| Cortical Bone | external portion of the bone |
| Epiphyseal Plates | bones grow due to activity of which plates |
| Sarcomere | contractile unit of a muscle cell |
| Hypertrophy | exercise may cause an increase in muscle size |
| Tendons | not a synovial joint |