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10 Cards in this Set
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METABOLIC RATE?
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Rate of metabolism
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MINERAL IONS?
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Ions are simply individual atoms or groups of atoms that have acquired electrical charges. These charges can be either negative, by gaining electrons, or positive, by losing electrons. the ions released from minerals when exposed to water, are called mineral ions.
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MALNOURISHED?
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Suffering from malnutrition
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INHERITED FACTORS?
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Factors inherited from genes of your family.
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SATURATED FAT?
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Fatty acids that are saturated with Hydrogen atoms, are mainly found in animal tissue, and should be restricted in the diet.
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HDL?
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"good" cholesterol
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LDL?
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"bad" cholesterol, more likely to get a heart attack.
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PATHOGENS?
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An agent that causes disease, especially a living microorganism such as a bacterium or fungus.
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LYMPHOCYTE?
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A small white blood cell that helps defend the body against disease.
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PHAGOCYTE ?
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A type of cell within the body capable of engulfing and absorbing bacteria and other small cells and particles
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