NSD 225 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Enzyme, Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes Mellitus Type 1
18 Jan 2014
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Absorption: the process of taking substances from the gastrointestinal tract into the interior of the body. Active transport: transport of substances across a cell membrane with the aid of a carrier molecule and the expenditure of energy. Aerobic metabolism: metabolism in the presence of oxygen. Can completely break down glucose to yield carbon dioxide, water, and energy in the form of atp. Adenosine triphosphate: high-energy molecule that the body uses to power activities that require energy. Adipose tissue: body fat that lies under the skin and around internal organs. Anaerobic metabolism: metabolism in the absence of oxygen. Antigen: foreign substance that, when introduced into the body, stimulates an immune response. Antibody: protein, released by a type of lymphocyte that interacts with and deactivates specific antigens. Antioxidant: substance that decreases the adverse effects of reactive molecules (154) Atherosclerotic plaque: cholesterol-rich material that is deposited in the arteries of individuals with atherosclerosis.
