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Physiology wks 1-6
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Homeostasis | a state of relative consistancy |
| Set point | range of normal or target value |
| Intrinsic control | autoregulation |
| Pathogenesis | the process of disease development. onset, progression, maintenance |
| Prostaglandins | PGs; cyclic fatty acids |
| Compound fracture | open fracture |
| Hinge joint | synovial joint allowing movement in only one plane |
| Myosin | ATP dependent protein, converts chemical energy to mechanical force |
| Cross- bridge | structure that forms between actin and myosin |
| Action potential | nerve impulse, quick change in the voltage of a cell membrane |