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2.1.5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| osmosis | Water moves across a membrane. |
| hypertonic | More solute outside. |
| hypotonic | less solute outside. |
| isotonic | equal solute |
| diffusion | Particles move high to low. |
| Concentration Gradient | Difference in concentration. |
| Telemedicine / Telehealth | Online doctor visit. |
| hormones | bodies messengers |
| metabolism | bodies chemical reactions |
| cellular respiration reactants | starting substances |
| cellular respiration products | substances made |
| ATP | cell energy |
| type 1 diabetes | no insulin made |
| type 2 diabetes | insulin made but not used properly |
| gestational diabetes | diabetes during pregnancy |
| hyperglycemia | high blood sugar |
| hypoglycemia | low blood sugar |
| autoimmune disorder | body attacks itself |
| carbohydrates | quick energy molecules |
| proteins | build and repair |
| lipids | fat for energy |
| nucleic acids | DNA and RNA |
| insulin | lowers blood sugar |
| glucose | blood sugar |
| glucagon | raises blood sugar |
| negative feedback loop | reverses change |
| positive feedbackloop | increases change |
| blood glucose meter | checks blood sugar |
| continuous glucose monitor | checks blood sugar all day |
| insulin pump | gives insulin automatically when needed |
| pancreas | makes insulin and glucagon |
| alpha ells | makes glucagon |
| beta cells | makes insulin |