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Nucleic acids
Long molecules made of nucleotides; DNA and RNA.
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Definition
Nucleic acids
Long molecules made of nucleotides; DNA and RNA.
Nucleus
A large organelle within a cell that houses, the chromosomes and regulates the activities of the cell.
Nucleus (atom)
The central part of an atom that contains the protons and neutrons.
Orbital
An area around the nucleus where an electron can be found.
Organ
A structure formed from various tissues that performs a specific function in an organism.
Organ systems
Functional groups of organs that work together within the body: circulatory, integumentary, skeletal, reproductive digestive, urinary, respiratory, en...
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Nucleic acids | Long molecules made of nucleotides; DNA and RNA. |
Nucleus | A large organelle within a cell that houses, the chromosomes and regulates the activities of the cell. |
Nucleus (atom) | The central part of an atom that contains the protons and neutrons. |
Orbital | An area around the nucleus where an electron can be found. |
Organ | A structure formed from various tissues that performs a specific function in an organism. |
Organ systems | Functional groups of organs that work together within the body: circulatory, integumentary, skeletal, reproductive digestive, urinary, respiratory, endocrine, lymphatic, muscular, nervous. |
Organelle | Hey, specialized part of a cell that has a specific function and is found in the cells cytoplasm. |
Organic molecule | Organic Molecules found in a living thing that contains carbon. |
Osmosis | A specific type of diffusion in which water moves across a semi permeable membrane from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration. |
Osteoarthritis | Degenerative joint disease |
Osteoblasts | Osteocytes are star shaped cells that maintain bone and are able to sense physical stresses. They're long projections connect to each other through the canaliculi of bones. |
Osteoclasts | Cells that remove bone. |
Osteocytes | Osteocytes are star shaped cells that maintain bone and are helpful to sense physical stresses. |
Osteons | Tubular structures that make up compact bone. |
Osteoporosis | A disease that causes brittle, fragile bones. |
Ova (eggs) | Female gametes. |
Ovaries | The female gonads. Organs in which eggs are produced for reproduction. |
Oxytocin | A hormone made by the hypothalamus and stored in the posterior pituitary. One of its functions is to stimulate uterine contractions during childbirth. |
Pancreas | The gland of the digestive, an endocrine systems that produces insulin and secretes pancreatic juices. |
Parasites | Microbes that are not free, living in must find out Host from which to gain nutrients. |
Parathyroid | An endocrine gland in the neck that produces parathyroid hormone. |
Passive immunity | Temporary immunity gained by a body that has acquired antibodies from an outside source. |
Passive transport | Movement across a cell membrane that does not require energy input. |
Pathogen | An infectious agent. |
Penis | Organ for elimination of urine and sperm from the male body. |
Pepsin | A stomach enzyme that breaks down proteins. |
Peptide bond | The link between amino acids in a protein. |
Period | One of the seven horizontal rows in the periodic tables. |
Periodic table | The table of element expressed as columns and rows. |
Periosteum | Athan layer that surrounds bone and is the surface for attachment of tendons and ligaments. |
Peripheral nervous system | The part of the nervous system that consist of all the nerves in ganglia that branch out from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body, allowing signals sent by the brain to reach their target destinations. |
Peristalsis | Hey series of muscle contractions, that move food through the digestive track. |
pH | A logarithmic scale, based on the amount of concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) in a solution, calculate as pH = -log[H+] and used to express acidity it basicity. |
Phenotype | Physical appearance of a trait formed by genetics and environment. |
Phosphate group | A phosphorus atom bound to for oxygen atoms. |
Pineal gland | A small gland, near the center of the brain that secretes melatonin. |
Pituitary gland | The endocrine gland at the base of the brain that controls growth and development. |
Placebo | A substance with no medication affect that can be used as a control in an experiment. |
Plasma | Clear, pale, yellow component of blood that carries red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets throughout the body. |
Plasma membrane | A membrane that surrounds the cell and maintains its internal environment through the property of selective permeability. |