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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| anatomical position | the standard reference position for the body; standing with arms hanging at sides with palms forward, gives meaning to directional terms |
| Golgi apparatus | organelle consisting of small sacs stacked on one another near the nucleus that makes carbohydrate compounds, combines them with protein molecules, and packages the product for distribution from the cell |
| metabolism | encompasses all the chemical processes within the body that convert food and drink into energy to sustain life |
| dehydration synthesis | a chemical process where two molecules are joined together, forming a larger molecule with the release of a water molecule |
| fluid mosaic model | the structure of cell membranes, portraying them as a dynamic phospholipid bilayer with proteins embedded within it |
| integral membrane proteins | proteins that are permanently embedded within the cell or organelle's lipid bilayer |
| skin | the body's largest organ, acting as a protective barrier against the external environment. |
| epidermis | outermost protective layer composed of several types of epithelial cells |
| hydrophilic | a particle or substance that is attracted to water |
| hydrophobic | a particle or substance that is not attracted to (or is repelled by) water |