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P.B.S 2.1.5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| osmosis | movement of water across a membrane from high water concentration to low water concentration |
| hypertonic | a solution with more solute than the cell; water leaves the cell |
| hypotonic | a solution with less solute than the cell; water enters the cell |
| isotonic | a solution with equal solute as the cell; no net water movement |
| diffusion | movement of particles from high concentration to low concentration |
| concentration gradient | the difference in concentration between two areas |
| telemedicine/telehealth | getting medical care or advice using technology |
| hormones | chemical messengers in the body that travels through the blood to control functions |
| metabolism | all the chemical reactions in the body that keep you alive |
| cellular respiration equation | glucose+oxygen ----> carbon dioxide+water+ATP |
| reactants | starting substances in a chemical reaction |
| products | substances made in a chemical reaction |
| adenosine triphosphate (ATP) | the main energy molecule used by cells |
| diabetes mellitus | a disease where the body has trouble controlling blood sugar |
| type 1 diabetes | the body does not make insulin |
| type 2 diabetes | the body does not use insulin properly |
| gestational diabetes | diabetes that develops during pregnancy |
| hyperglycemia | high blood sugar |
| hypoglycemia | low blood sugar |
| autoimmune disorder | a disease where the immune system attacks the body's own cells |
| organic macromolecules/biomolecules | large molecules in living things (carbs, protein, fats, DNA) |
| carbohydrates | sugars and starches used for quick energy |
| proteins | molecules that build and repair tissues and act as enzymes |
| lipids | fats and oils used for energy storage and cell membranes |
| nucleic acids | DNA and RNA; molecules that store genetic information |
| insulin | a hormone that lowers blood sugar |
| glucose | a type of sugar in the blood used for energy |
| glucagon | a hormone that raises blood sugar |
| negative feedback loop | a system that reverses a change to keep balance |
| positive feedback loop | a system that increases or speeds up a change |
| blood glucose meter (glucometer) | a device that checks blood sugar from a small drop of blood |
| continuous glucose monitor (CGM) | a device that tracks blood sugar throughout the day |
| insulin pump | a small device that gives insulin automatically |
| pancreas | an organ that makes insulin and glucagon |
| alpha cell | cells in the pancreas that make glucagon |
| beta cells | cells in the pancreas that make insulin |
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