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Week7-13
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Catabolism | Breaking down nutrients to release energy. |
| Secretion | Extra waste is moved from blood into forming urine. |
| Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) | Hormone that helps the body hold on to water. |
| Negative Feedback | Body’s way to correct a change and bring levels back to normal. |
| Ovulation | When an ovary releases an egg. |
| Deglutition | Swallowing food or liquid. |
| Renal Medulla | Inner part of the kidney where urine is concentrated. |
| Renal Pelvis | Inner space of kidney that collects urine before it goes to bladder. |
| Micturition | Medical term for urination. |
| Mastication | Chewing food to make it easier to swallow and digest. |