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Week 7: Assignment - StudyStack Set 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Homeostasis | The process by which the body maintains a stable internal environment despite external changes. |
| Cell Membrane | A thin, flexible barrier that controls what enters and leaves the cell. |
| Mitochondria | The powerhouse of the cell that produces energy (ATP) through cellular respiration. |
| Tissue | A group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function. |
| Anatomy | The study of the structure of body parts and their relationships to one another. |
| Physiology | The study of how the body and its parts work or function. |
| Homeostatic Imbalance | A disturbance in homeostasis that can lead to disease or dysfunction. |
| Osmosis | The movement of water molecules through a selectively permeable membrane from high to low concentration. |
| Enzyme | A protein that speeds up chemical reactions in the body. |
| Nucleus | The control center of the cell that contains genetic material (DNA). |