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Physiology 1-6
Week 7 assignment
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Homeostasis | Process in which an organism or cell maintains a stable internal environment. |
| Biomolecule | A molecule produced by a living organism. |
| Articulation | Point of contact between bones. |
| Suture | Immovable junction between two bones. |
| ATP | Primary energy source for cells. |
| Bone | Any piece of hard whitish tissue making up the skeleton. |
| Cartilage | Tough flexible tissue that lines joints and gives structure. |
| Ligament | Short band of tough flexible fibrous connective tissue connecting two bones or cartilages. |
| Joint | A structure in the body which two parts of the skeleton are fitted together. |
| Metabolism | Sum of chemical reactions that take place in the body’s cells to produce energy and materials for growth, reproduction, and health. |