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Physiology weeks 1-6
| What is the definition of homeostasis? | Maintaining a stable internal environment despite external changes. |
| What is metabolism? | All chemical reactions in the body, including anabolism and catabolism. |
| Define catabolism. | The breakdown of larger molecules into smaller ones, releasing energy. |
| Define anabolism. | The synthesis of larger molecules from smaller ones, storing energy. |
| Enzyme | A protein that speeds up chemical reactions by lowering activation energy. |
| What does the suffix “-ase” indicate in a word like lactase? | It’s an enzyme. |
| Name three general principles of enzyme function. | Lowering activation energy, catalyzing reactions, and conditional sensitivity (e.g., pH, temperature). |
| What is the primary role of the sodium-potassium pump? | What is the primary role of the sodium-potassium pump? |
| Diffusion | Passive movement of molecules from high to low concentration. |
| Osmosis | Diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane. |