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Physiology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ceruminous | The gland that is responsible for the waxy secretion in the external ear canal. |
| Stratum corneum | The skin layer is also known as the barrier area. |
| Stratum granulosum | The skin layer where the process of keratinization begins. |
| Genome | Is an individual's entire set of DNA . |
| Normal mitosis | Cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell. |
| Enzymes | Are proteins that act as catalyst. |
| RNA | Make proteins by translation. |
| Catalyst | A chemical that reduces the amount of activation energy needed to start a chemical reaction. |
| Nitrogen | The element that is present in all proteins but not in carbohydrates. |
| Nucleic acid | Is a large molecule composed of subunits of sugar, a nitrogen base, and a phosphate bond. |
| Effectors | Organs that directly influence controlled physiological variables. |