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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Homeostasis | The bodys ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in the external environment |
| Negative Feedback | A control mechanism that reverses a change to keep the bodys condition stable |
| Atom | The smallest unit of matter that make up elements example-hydrogen, oxygen, carbon atoms. |
| Molecule | A group of atoms bonded together. Example- water or glucose |
| Diffusion | The movement of particles from an area of high concentration to low concentration until they are evenly spread out. |
| osmosis | The movement of water through a selective permeable membrane from an are of low solute concentration to a high solute concentration |
| Cell Membrane | A thin barrier that surrounds the cell, controlling what enters and leaves also called the plasma membrane |
| Tissue | A group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function |
| Integumentary system | The body system made up of the skin, hair, and nails. It protects the body helps regulate tempertaure and sense of touch |
| Epidermis | The outermost layer of the skin that provides a waterproof barrier and creates skin tone. |