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Module #01 Vocabulary

Vocabulary from Module 1 of The Human Body: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made! by Dr. Jay Wile and Marilyn M. Shannon, M.A.

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EffectorA structure in the body that can change the value of a variable
EndocytosisThe process by which large molecules are taken into the cell
ExocytosisTransportation of material from inside the cell to outside the cell
Gross AnatomyThe study of the macroscopic structures of an organism
HistologyThe study of tissues
HomeostasisA state of equilibrium in the body with respect to its functions, chemical levels, and tissues
Microscopic AnatomyThe study of the microscopic structures of an organism
OrganA group of tissues specialized for a particular function
PhysiologyThe study of the functions of an organism and its parts
Selective PermeabilityThe ability to let certain materials in or out while restricting others
TissuesGroups of cells specialized for a particular function
receptorsmonitor the value of your body's variables
pinocytosisthe process which allows proteins to enter into the cell; the plasma membrane folds inward until it pinches off a vesicle, which travels inside the cell
phagocytosisthe means whereby solids enter cells, through engulfing. WBC most commonly use this process


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