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physiology 1-6
defintions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Fibroblast | a white fibrous protein formed by the action of thrombin when blood clots |
| organelle | a part of the cell analogous to an organ |
| monomer | a simple compound whose molecules can join together to form polymers |
| meiosis | cell division that produces reproductive cells |
| cytokinesis | organic process consisting of the division of cytoplasm of a cell separating into two daughter cells |
| hyaline cartilage | common in joints and the respiratory passages forms most of the fetal skeleton |
| vomer | thin trapezoidal bone of the skull forming the interior and posterior parts of the nasal septum |
| mastoid | temporal bone behind the ear at the base of the skull |
| Inorganic compounds | Compounds containing carbon, like carbohydrates and proteins. |
| pH | Measures hydrogen ion concentration, indicating acidity (below 7) or alkalinity (above 7) |
| Cell: The smallest unit of living things. | The smallest unit of living things. |
| Organelles: Specialized structures within a cell with specific functions. | Specialized structures within a cell with specific functions. |
| Plasma membrane: The cell's outer boundary. | The cells outer body |
| Cytoplasm: The material within the cell excluding the nucleus | the material within the cell excluding the nucleus |
| nucleus | the control center of dna |
| Mitochondria | produces atp-cell energy |
| Ribosomes | sites of protein |
| Endoplasmic reticulum | Transports materials within the cell |