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amino acid
molecules that contain nitrogen, carbon, hydrogen and oxygen with an amine group (contains N) and a carboxylic group
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anatomy
study of morphology or structure of an organism
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antibody
y-shaped protiens produced by B lymphocytes in response of specific foreign antigens
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atom
smallest unit of matter that has properties of an element
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carbohydrate
organic compounds made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen with a hydrogen to oxygen ratio of 2:1. same ratio as water
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cardiovascular system
system that functions to carry nutrients and wast throughout body
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cell
smallest unit of life that have necessary chemical functions that allow them to carry out specialized function
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cellular physiology
study of chemical and physical functions of cell
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cellulose
polysaccharide consisting of a large number of glucose units joined together by Beta 1-4 bonds and is a structural component of primary cell walls of green plants
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connective tissue
group of tissue that functions to hold tissue together, provide support and protection
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covalent bond
bonds where a pair of electrons are equally shared between 2 atoms
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cytology
study of individual cell structure
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differentiation
process occuring during embryonic development by which cells undergo a change toward a more specialized form of function
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digestive system
system that functions include intake, digestion and absorption of dietary nutrients
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disaccharide
carbohydrate composed of two simple sugars linked by a covalent bond
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double bond
covalent bond in which two electron pairs are shared between 2 atoms. each atom contributes 2 electrons to the bond
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embryology
study of structural changes of developing ebryo
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endocrine system
system that functions to produce chemical messengers by glands that are carried by blood to target tissue where they elicit a responce
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enzyme
complex protien molecules produced by living cells that catalyze or increase the rate of biochemical reactions
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epithelia tissue
group of tissue that functions to provide protective covering for other tissue &or has glandular activity
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fat
organic compounds containing carbon, hydrogen and oxygen that are insoluble in water. amount of O is much less then the amount of H
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fatty acid
carboxlyic acid with a long unbranched aliphatic tail or chain containing 4 to 28 carbons and is a main constitute of vegetable oil and animal fats
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glucose
six carbon single sugar and is the most common dietary energy source in farm animals
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glycerol
a sweet, syrupy liquid obtained from animal fats and oils that is used as a solvent, sweetner, and antifreeze and in making explosives and soaps
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glycogen
polysaccharide consisting of a large number of glucose units joined together by alpha 1-4 bonds, is a long term energy storage in animal cells and is made primarily by the liver and muscles
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histology
study of tissue structure
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homeostasis
regulation of internal environment to maintain a stable constant condition
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hormone
chemical messengers secreted by endocrine glands in the body that aare carried via the blood to its target organ where it elicits a response
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hydrophilic
water loving or polar compound that mixes readily with water
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hydrophobic
water hating or nonpolar compound that does not mix readily with water
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immunoglobulin
Y-shaped protiens produced by B lymphocytes in response to the presence of specific foreign antigens,
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lactose
dissaccharide composed of one molecule of glucose and one moleclue of galactose linked by alpha 1-4 bonds
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lipids
group of organic substances that are insoluble in water but are soluble in alcohol, ether, and other non polar solvents
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macroscopic anatomy
gross anatamy or structure that can be observed with naked eye
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microscopic anatomy
study of structure that that can be observed only with aid of microscope
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mineral
inorganic nutrient needed in small amounts (grams or less) and are required for life
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molecule
group of elements covalently bonded together to form chemical structure
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monosaccharide
simplest form of carbohydrate, thus cannot be split into smaller units; one saccharide
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muscle tissue
group of tissue that functions in movement and heat production
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muscular tissue
system that functions in movement, posture and generates heat
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nervous system
system that functions in allowing animal to interact with internal and external environment
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nervous tissue
group of tissue that functions in signaling, control and integration of systems
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nutrient
any chemical compound that aids in the support of life
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organ
group of tissues (two or more) that perform a specific function or group of functions
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organ physiology
study of chemical and physical function of organs
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peptide
compounds containing two or more amino acids (50 or less) linked by the carboxyl group of one amino acid to the amino group of another
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peptide bond
chemical bond between the amine group of 1 amino acid and the carboxylic group of another amino acid
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physiology
study of function, both the physical and chemical, of animal body and/or any of its parts
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polysaccharide
polymeric carbohydrae structures, formed of repeating units of mono- or disaccharides that often have distinct properties from their monosaccharide building blocks
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protien
naturally-occuring complex molecules containing nitrogen, carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, and sometimes sulphur or phosphorus; they are made up of complex combinations of amino acids linked by peptide bonds
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regional anatomy
study of structure of defined region
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reproductive system
system that functions to produce male and female gametes for production of offspring
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respiratory system
system that functions to provide O2 and remove CO2 from cells
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saccharide
any of a series of sweet tasting, crystalline carbohydrates
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simple sugar
simplest form of carbohydrate, thus cannot be split into smaller units; one saccharide
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skeletal system
system that functions in support, protection, and movement and important in blood cell formation and mineral storage
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starch
polysaccharide consisting of large number of glucose units joined together by alpha 1-4 bonds and is produced by all green plants as an energy store
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sucrose
disaccharide composed of one molecule of glucose and one molecule of fructose linked by alpha 1-5 bond
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system
group of organs that are organized together to perform a specific function
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system physiology
study of chemical and physical function of system
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systemic anatomy
study of structure of given organ system
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tissue
group of cells having common structure and function that together carry out a specific function
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triglyceride
ester derived from combining glycerol and three fatty fatty acids and is the main constituent of vegetable oil and animal fats
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urinary system
system that functions to eliminate metabolic waste and maintain fluid and electolyte balance
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vitamin
organic nutrients required in very small amounts to provide for specific vitamin functions in a body
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water
chemical molecule contains one oxygen and two hydrogen atoms connected by covalent bonds that is an essential nutrient for farm animals
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