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22 Cards in this Set
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Cytogenics |
The inheritable characteristics of the cell. |
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Oligodendrocyte |
A specialized nerve cell that produces myelin |
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Hepatocyte |
Liver cell |
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Leukocyte |
White blood cells or immune cells. |
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Macrophage |
Immune cells that eat or engulf large quanities. |
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Microphages |
Immune cells called neutrophils that eat or engulf small amounts. |
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Decomposition |
To break down the elemental particles |
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Metabolism |
The sum of chemical reactions |
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Catabolism |
Chemical reactions that break things apart into smaller parts. |
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Anabolism |
Chemical reactions that build things up into larger parts. |
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Hydrophilic |
Water soluble |
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Hydrophobic |
Insoluble in water |
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Amphiphatic |
A chemical or molecule that has a hydrophilic head and hydrophobic tail used to transport fat |
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Colloid |
Not solid or liquid, gel like. |
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Hydrostatic |
Blood pressure |
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Hyptertonic |
Hyperosmotic, more particular matter and less water |
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Hypotonic |
Hypoosmotic, less particulate matter and more water |
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Glucose |
Usable sugar |
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Glycogen |
Stored sugar |
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Glycolosis |
Chemical process of converting sugar into ATP.
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Hypokalemia |
Low Blood potassium |
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Hyperkalemia |
Elevated blood potassium |
