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Physiology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Homeostasis | The body’s way of keeping things balanced and stable, like temperature or blood sugar. |
| Maltose | A type of sugar made when starch breaks down. |
| Electrolytes | Minerals in the body that help control fluids and nerve signals. |
| Hypertonic | A solution that has more solutes than another, causing water to move out of cells. |
| Epithelial | Tissue that covers body surfaces, lines organs, and forms skin. |
| Osteoblasts | Cells that build new bone tissue. |
| Myosin | A protein that helps muscles move by pulling on actin filaments. |
| Actin | A protein that works with myosin to help muscles contract. |
| Triglycerides | A type of fat found in the blood that stores energy for the body. |
| Phenelzine | A medicine used to treat depression. |