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PBS Vocab 2.1.5 Fill In The Blanks

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Term: Definition: Osmosis is the movement of water molecules a semi-permeable membrane from a region of high water concentration (or low solute concentration) to a region of low water concentration (or high solute concentration).
Term: Hypertonic Definition: A pulling water away, shrinking cells, a reminder of imbalance.
Term: Isotonic Definition: equal tension
Term: Diffusion Definition: The natural flow of particles, a quiet .
Term: Concentration Definition: The invisible slope guiding molecules, from more to less, balance is reached.
Term: Telemedicine / Definition: Healing at a — connecting lives through technology.
Term: Hormones Definition: Messengers of the body, but powerful, directing every rhythm of life.
Term: Metabolism Definition: The fire , breaking down and building up, sustaining every heartbeat.
Term: Cellular Respiration Definition: C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + ATP — the of life’s energy.
Term: (s) Definition: The beginning, the raw materials to transform.
Term: (s) Definition: The , proof that change has taken place.
Term: Triphosphate (ATP) Definition: Life’s currency, powering every move, breath, every thought.
Term: Diabetes Definition: when the body does not produce enough insulin, does not use effectively, or both.
Term: Type 1 Definition: body's immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the cells in the pancreas that produce
Term: Type 2 Definition: does not enough insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.
Term: Diabetes Definition: type of diabetes that develops during in women who did not have diabetes before
Term: Definition: in excess, threatening the body’s delicate balance.
Term: Hypoglycemia Definition: The absence of sugar’s warmth, weakness in its wake.
Term: Autoimmune Definition: When the protector becomes the attacker — the body at war with .
Term: Organic / Biomolecules Definition: essential organic compounds produced by living organisms, acting as the building blocks and functional components of life, including carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic , and proteins
Term: Carbohydrates Definition: The quick spark of energy, the of life.
Term: Definition: The and repairers, shaping every structure.
Term: Definition: reservoirs of energy, insulating and protecting.
Term: Acids Definition: The keepers of code, writing the of life itself.
Term: Definition: The key cells, allowing life to flow in.
Term: Definition: Life’s simplest fuel, through every vein.
Term: Glucagon Definition: The call to arms when runs low — a signal for release.
Term: Negative Feedback Definition: The of balance, bringing the body back to center.
Term: Positive Loop Definition: The , pushing forward until a task is complete.
Term: Blood Glucose (Glucometer)Definition: the truth-teller, measuring life’s delicate .
Term: Continuous Monitor (CGM) Definition: The silent , guiding those who fight the sugar battle.
Term: Insulin Definition: A hand, delivering life drop by drop.
Term: Pancreas Definition: The exocrine pancreas produces enzymes that help to digest food, particularly
Term: CellDefinition: The releasers of glucagon, awakening the body in of need.
Term: Beta Definition: The of insulin, unlocking life’s precious fuel.
 
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