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Nwamaka Aluyi
Anatomy
| HYDROLYSIS | Is the decomposition reaction that requires the addition of a water molecule to break a bond. |
| DISULFIDE LINKAGE | Refers to a bond between Sulfur atoms in proteins |
| ORGANELLE | A structure made of molecules organized in such a way that it can perform a specific function |
| NERVE CELLS | They have a threadlike extention to transmit nervous impulse from one area to another |
| CELL | The size of a cell is determined by the function of the celll |
| SKIN | Is impermable: meaning it cannot be passed by water or virus- can secret things like antibodies or Lysozymes to help fight away virus/bacteries |
| BONE | The vibration in our bone helps to interprete sound,noise to us (especially bone in the ear) |
| OSTEOGENESIS | Is the combined action of both the Osteoclast and Osteoblast to sculpt bone into their adulot shape |
| EPIPHYSEAL | The epiphyseal plate allows the diaphysis of a long bone to increase in length |
| CONVERGENT MUSCLE | Is a type of skeletal muscle where muscle fiber originate from a broad area and converge towards a single insertion point. |
| SERRATUS ANTERIOR | Is a large fan shaped muscle located on the side of the chest- plays a role in sterbilizing and moving the shld blade. |