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Physiology Weeks 1-6
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Homeostasis | the relatively constant states maintained by the body—internal environment around body cells remains constant |
| What are the four major groups of organic substances? | Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids |
| Amino acids | The elements that make up a protein molecule are bonded together to form chemical units |
| Who is body’s most concentrated source of energy? | Triglycerides/Fats |
| What is the role of connective tissue? | Supports body structures and transports substances throughout the body. |
| Membrane | A thin, sheetlike structure that may have many important functions in the body. |
| Carbohydrates | contain the elements carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen— Provides the primary source of chemical energy needed by every body cell. Includes sugars and starches |
| All matter, regardless of the form it may assume (liquid, gas, or solid), is composed of units called _____ | Atoms |
| What are the thee different types of carbohydrates? | 1. Monosaccharides (simple sugars) 2. Disaccharides (double sugars) 3. Polysaccharides (complex sugars) |
| Osteocytes | The mature cells of bone |
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