E-words Flashcards
edema
accumulation of fluid in the interstitial space
effector protein
protein transmitting the effect of G-protein activation in the cell
Einthoven leads
standard way of electrode positioning when recording ECG in humans
electrical synapse
mechanical and electrically conductive link between two neighboring neurons that is formed at a narrow gab between the pre- and postsynaptic neurons known as a gap junction
electrochemical potential
combined effect of the electrical and concentration gradients on an ion
electronegativity
describes the tendency of an atom or a functional group to attract electrons toward itself
electrostatic interaction
attraction between oppositely charged ions or parts of larger molecules
electrotonic transmission
responsible for increasing the voltage of the nerve cell body, enough to reach threshold and trigger an AP
elimination
inactivation of a signal molecule
embolism
blockage of a vessel by an air bubble or blood clot that comes from another part of the circulatory system
endocrine communication
the signal uses the blood stream as a channel to reach the target cells
endocytosis
when substances enters the cell by membrane invagination to form an internal vesicle
endothelium
layer of endothelial cells that forms the internal lining of blood vessels
eosinophil granulocyte
WBC containing vesicles stained by eosin (acidic stain)
equilibrium
lowest energy state of a system that may result from opposing forces arising within the system
