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Starr Walker SS1
| Term | Definitions |
|---|---|
| Desmosomes | Category of cell junction that holds adjacent cells together |
| Gap Junction | Cell connections formed when membrane channels of adjacent plasma membrane adhere to each other. |
| Hydrophilic | Describing a particle or substance attracted to water |
| Hydrophobic | Describing a particle or substance that is not attracted to water |
| Hydrolysis | Chemical process in which a compound is split by addition of H and OH- portions of a water molecule. |
| Adenosine Triphosphate(ATP) | Chemical compound that provides energy for use by body cells |
| Circadian | Occurring in a daily cycle. |
| Anatomy | The study of a structure of an organism and the relationship of its parts. |
| Anterior | Front, opposite of posterior |
| Homeostasis | Relative constancy of normal body's internal environment |