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physio chapters 1-6
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| homeostasis | stability, balance, or equilibrium within a cell or the body. It is an organism’s ability to keep a constant internal environment. |
| ATP | the form of energy that cells generally use |
| polymer | Any large molecule made up of many identical small molecules is called a(n) |
| prophase | chromosomes condense and become visible |
| prometaphase | chromosomes continue to condense |
| metaphase | chromosomes are lined up at the metaphase plate |
| anaphase | centromeres split into two |
| telophase | chromosomes arrive at the opposite poles and began to decondense |
| cytokinesis | animal cells: a cleavage furrow separates the daughter cells |
| ectoderm | the outermost layer of the skin epidermis |
| mesoderm | the connective tissues, bone, Cartlidge and blood |
| endoderm | lining the airways and digestive system expect the mouth and the distal part of the digestive system (rectal and anal canal) (digestive glands, endocrine glandsand adrenal cortex) |
| two types of bone marrow | red and yellow produce red blood cells and stores fat |
| cortical bone | external part of the bone |
| threshold stimulus. | The minimal level of stimulation required to cause a fiber to contract is called the |
| gliding | Which type of movement occurs between the carpal and tarsal bones and between the articular facets of adjoining spinal vertebrae? |