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SCI221 Weeks 1-7
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Homeostasis | The condition of a relatively stable internal environment, maintained within narrow limits. |
| Four major types of of biological macromolecules | proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids |
| All steps in cell develpment | Gap 1, S phase, Gap 2, M phase, Cytokinesis |
| Steps in Mitosis | Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase |
| How many major tissues of the body appear early in the embryonic period of development | Epithelial, Connective, Muscle, Nervous |
| Male vs. Female Skeletal Variations | Male skeletons are generally heavier, denser, and have more prominent muscle attachment sites and joint surfaces. Female skeletons are lighter, with smaller joint surfaces, less distinct muscle attachments, and wider pelvic dimensions. |
| Age-Related Skeletal Variations | humans grow from infancy through adolescence, the skeleton increases in proportion. |
| comprises the myocardium of the heart | Cardiac muscle |
| found in the walls of the hollow organs and blood vessels | Smooth muscle |
| composes the skeletal muscles | Skeletal muscle, |