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Ulises Baeza
SCI221-05 Human Physiology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Physiology is | the study of the function of a living organism. |
| Molecules are | atoms combined to form larger chemical aggregates. |
| Carbon is | the most abundant element essential to life. |
| Hydrolysis | breaks down compounds by adding a water molecule. |
| Atomic mass is determined by | the number of protons and neutrons. |
| The cell membrane's major function is? | to control what enters and leaves the cell. |
| Ribosomes are | organelles that float in the cytoplasm and attach to the endoplasmic reticulum. |
| Cell is | the fundamental organizational unit of life. |
| Neuron is | the conducting unit of nerve tissue. |
| Fibrocartilage | is the strongest and most durable type pf cartilage. |
| The two main layers of the skin are? | the dermis and epidermis. |
| Patella is | the largest sesamoid bone in the body. |