Human Biology and Health
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KateBuller on April 19, 2011
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Terms of Human Biology and Health
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Homeostasis | A process where organisms keep a stable internal environment despite external changes |
| Cytoplasm | The material in a cell, not the nucleus |
| Muscle | A tissue that contracts to allow movement |
| Nervous | Carries electrical messages to the brain |
| Epithelial | The tissue that protects the body and lines internal organs |
| Osteoporosis | A condition where the bones become brittle and weak |
| Compact and Spongy Bone | The two types of bone |
| Joint | Where the bones connect to allow movement |
| Arthritis | Makes joint moving painful |
| Striated Muscle | Appears banded |
| Smooth Muscle | Inside internal organs |
| Cardiac Muscle | Only found in the heart |
| Skeletal Muscle | Connects to the bone |
| Cancer | A condition where cells divide uncontrollably |
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