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Charlita Harris
Human Anatomy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cytology | study of cells |
| Histology | study of tissues |
| Metabolism | all of the chemical reactions that occur in body cells; informally called body chemistry |
| Covalent bond | formed by sharing of electron pairs between atoms |
| Cytoplasm | thick gel-like substance inside the cell composed of numerous organelles suspended in watery cytosol; each type of organelle is suited to perform particular functions |
| Fluid mosaic model | theory explaining how cell membranes are constructed |
| Biopsy | is the removal and examination of living tissue. |
| Epithelium is divided into two types | Membranous epithelium and Glandular epithelium |
| Name two groups of melanin | eumelanin and pheomelanin |
| Psoriasis | a chronic inflammatory disorder of the skin thought to have a genetic basis. |