The process’s that control our body temperature and maintains a safe core temperature despite external circumstances.
A condition in relation to long term high blood pressure which causes risk of heart problems/failure.
An alteration in a sequence of DNA within an organism. This results from errors in DNA replication, viral infections… etc
The hearts natural pacemaker made of specialized tissue that sends electrical signals that order the heart to contract.
An organism that transmits a disease or parasite from one animal or plant to another. Ex: mosquito, tick.
A type of carbohydrate derived from plants that the body cannot ingest.
A molecule that carries special and unique genetic instructions for the growth and function of organisms.
The process of bacteria reproducing asexually.
The fertilization of an egg in a petri dish using a single sperm. The egg is removed, then after fertilization the egg is placed back into the uterus.
An abbreviation for the name of a technology used to edit genes by using the family of DNA sequence to replace fragments of the original DNA.
A medical procedure using a tubular instrument containing a camera to examine the interior of different parts of the body inserted through the mouth or anus.
A method by which a virus can replicate using a host cell. Its DNA is inserted then incorporated into the host cells DNA, as this host cell replicates, so does the dormant viral genetic information. Eventually the viral DNA activates, constructing knew viruses the cell lyses releasing the virus. This cycle is known to be patient.
A type of immunity that provides the first line of defense against antigens. You were born with these systems that fight disease; they were not acquired.
A fat molecule made up of three fatty acids. Any fat that your body doesn’t need is transferred into this type of fat until your body requires a release of energy.
A protein produced in the immune system in reaction to foreign antigens. These proteins are made to identify and attack these pathogens.
Down
A type of lymphocyte that self destroys when infected with a virus. They directly attack pathogens and release cytokines.
A technology that records the electrical activity of the heart.
Coiled DNA and protein that make this structure, found in the nucleus of plants and animals.
The narrowing/constriction of arterioles which decreases the blood flow within your blood vessels.
The study of the distribution of a disease or other health related ideas within a given population during a certain time.
Nutrients that your body requires for survival needed in larger quantities that consist of proteins, fats and carbohydrates.
A series of wave-like muscle contractions in the esophagus that pushes the bolus down into the stomach.
A muscle that serves as a valve in your digestive system that maintains the flow of food or liquid through the passageway of the body.
Any organic living thing made up of one or more cells.
A measurement of the number of times the heart beats per minute. This word is interchangeable.
A unit of energy -> energy needed to increase the temperature of 1g of water by 1°C.
A protein that acts as a biological catalyst, meaning it aids in the process of a chemical reaction within a living organism. Example: a protein that aids in the breakdown of complex foods.
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